When departing towards the northwest, the left side offers a stunning panorama of the Danube River and the historic landmarks of central Budapest. Passengers can spot the Hungarian Parliament Building and Buda Castle as the aircraft climbs away from the city.
The right side provides an unparalleled panorama of the high Alps, including the jagged Dolomites and a spectacular close-up descent over the Italian Lakes and Monte Rosa.
While both sides offer stunning Mediterranean views, the right side provides an unparalleled front-row seat to the smoking crater of Mount Etna and the Aeolian Islands during the descent.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the most dramatic peaks of the Alps, including the High Tauern in Austria and the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland, culminating in a spectacular view of the Mont Blanc massif.
The right side provides an elite sequence of views including the Hungarian capital, the snow-capped Julian Alps, the unmistakable shape of Venice, and the heart of Tuscany.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for Lake Balaton in Hungary and the breathtaking chain of islands along the Croatian Dalmatian Coast before crossing the Adriatic Sea.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled panorama of Europe's most dramatic mountain ranges, including a long stretch of the Alps and a direct crossing of the Pyrenees.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it often provides a stunning panorama of the Budapest skyline during departure and the most iconic view of the Frankfurt 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior panoramic experience, starting with iconic views of Budapest's landmarks and concluding with a magnificent island-hopping visual over the Aegean Sea and the Larnaca coastline.
The left side provides a spectacular panoramic view of the Northern Limestone Alps, the glistening lakes of the Salzkammergut region, and the dense forests of the Hunsrück mountains.
While both sides offer views of Lake Balaton, the left side is the clear winner for the spectacular approach into the Treviso/Venice area, often providing a bird's-eye view of the Venetian Lagoon and the historic center of Venice.
The right side is exceptional for viewing the intricate Croatian coastline, the vast Adriatic archipelago, and a panoramic approach over the Apennines towards the Bay of Naples.
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Pyrenees and the iconic landing sequence over the Tagus River, showcasing the historic heart of Lisbon.