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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers will see the dramatic volcanic mountains rising sharply from the coast and the unique engineering of the runway platform built on massive pillars over the sea.
Passengers will see the dramatic volcanic mountains rising sharply from the coast and the unique engineering of the runway platform built on massive pillars over the sea.
The right side offers a spectacular view of Madeira's rugged northern coastline during departure and typically provides the best angle for the iconic Sete Cidades crater lakes when approaching Ponta Delgada.
The right side offers a superior panoramic experience, particularly during the second half of the flight when passing the Swiss and Austrian Alps and descending over the Bavarian lakes.
The right side offers a superior sequence of views, starting with the dramatic coastline of eastern Madeira, potential glimpses of the Picos de Europa in Spain, a distant panoramic view of the Alps over France, and the scenic Rhine River valley upon arrival.
The left side provides a superior view of Porto Santo upon departure and offers the most iconic views of the Northern Alps and the city of Vienna during the standard approach.
The left side offers the most dramatic panoramic views of Madeira's rugged northern coast during takeoff, a better chance of seeing the Channel Islands, and the iconic English south coast landmarks upon descent.
The left side offers a spectacular view of Funchal and the steep cliffs of Madeira during departure, followed by the rugged Welsh coastline and Liverpool during the descent into Manchester.
The left side offers a superior mix of oceanic beauty and dramatic European coastlines, featuring the Atlantic islands, the rugged shores of Brittany, and the unique Frisian Islands on approach to Germany.
The right side offers a superior departure view of Madeira's dramatic interior peaks and better alignment for the scenic approach over the Thuringian Forest and Leipzig's newly formed lake district.
The right side offers a superior experience for spotting the volcanic Desertas Islands upon departure and the iconic Berlin skyline with the TV Tower and Reichstag during the final approach into Tegel.
The right side offers a superior sequence of views including the eastern tip of Madeira, the golden island of Porto Santo, the Iberian coastline, and the historic châteaux of the Loire Valley during the descent into Paris.
While both sides offer stunning views, the right side is superior for its initial view of the Desertas Islands and the breathtaking panorama of the Swiss Alps and Lake Zurich during the approach into ZRH.
The right side provides a more diverse sequence of landscapes, featuring the Desertas Islands after takeoff, the central Spanish Meseta, a more direct view of the Pyrenees, and the best chance to see the Prague skyline during the final descent.