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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers can observe the transition from the lush Belgrad Forest to the vast expanse of the Black Sea during the initial climb.
Passengers can observe the transition from the lush Belgrad Forest to the vast expanse of the Black Sea during the initial climb.
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled panorama of the world's highest mountain ranges, including the Hindu Kush, the Karakoram, and the final approach parallel to the main Himalayan range.
The right side provides a world-class scenic experience, featuring the stunning Croatian coastline, a high-altitude view of Venice, and a spectacular approach past the Italian Lakes and the snow-capped Alps.
While both sides offer stunning views of the Balkan Peninsula and the Adriatic Sea, the Right Side is the clear winner due to the final approach. As the aircraft descends into Venice, passengers on the right are frequently treated to an iconic, bird's-eye view of the historic center of Venice, including the Grand Canal and Piazza San Marco, which is one of the most spectacular aerial sights in Europe.
The right side of the aircraft offers the most spectacular view in Turkish aviation: a close-up encounter with the massive, snow-capped Mount Ararat during the final approach.
The left side offers a premier view of the high Alpine peaks and a spectacular approach over Lake Geneva with the city and Mont Blanc visible.
The left side offers the definitive 'money shot' of Mount Kilimanjaro during the final descent, alongside superior views of the East African peaks and the Red Sea coastline.
While both sides offer merit, the Right Side is the clear winner for its unparalleled views of the Greenland ice cap and the rugged Canadian coastline, which are the highlights of the Great Circle trajectory used on this long-haul route.
The right side of the aircraft offers an extraordinary view of the Nile River valley, the sprawling Egyptian capital of Cairo, and the dramatic, jagged peaks of the Simien Mountains in northern Ethiopia.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the most iconic landmarks on this route, including the massive Lake Van and the legendary snow-capped peak of Mount Ararat as you cross the border into Iran.
The left side is the clear winner for this route, offering a spectacular view of the Istanbul city center and Bosphorus upon departure, followed by the rugged Greek coastline and a premier view of Mount Vesuvius during the descent into Naples.
The right side is the clear winner for this route, primarily for the spectacular and close-up views of Mount Ararat, the highest peak in Turkey, alongside the vast volcanic plateaus of Eastern Anatolia.
The right side offers a superior sequence of major European landmarks, including the Black Sea coast, Belgrade, and an iconic view of the Budapest skyline along the Danube.