SAW → SKP

Princes' Islands

A beautiful cluster of nine islands in the Sea of Marmara visible shortly after takeoff from SAW.

Sea of Marmara

Expansive views of the turquoise inland sea that separates the European and Asian continents.

Gallipoli Shoreline

Distant views of the historic peninsula and the northern entrance to the Dardanelles strait.

Mount Olympus

On exceptionally clear days, the snow-capped home of the Greek gods appears on the far southern horizon.

Halkidiki Peninsula

The famous three-fingered landform of northern Greece stretching into the Aegean Sea.

Thrace Plains

The vast, colorful agricultural heartland of the European portion of Turkey.

Rhodope Mountains

A major mountain range offering rugged forest views along the Bulgarian and Greek border.

Osogovo Range

Stunning high-altitude peaks that define the border region as the aircraft enters Macedonian airspace.

Pčinja Valley

A scenic, winding river path that creates a dramatic valley approach into the Skopje basin.

Skopje Aqueduct

A rare aerial glimpse of the ancient stone structure located just north of the city center during final descent.