Passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the Larnaca Salt Lake and the city's coastal skyline as the aircraft climbs away from the island.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Karpas Peninsula upon departure, distant views of the majestic Caucasus Mountains, and the best chance to see the Moscow city skyline during the standard approach into Sheremetyevo.
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal geography and historic landmarks, including the Kyrenia mountains of Cyprus, the dramatic Turkish coastline, and the narrow Dardanelles strait.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Mediterranean to the Anatolian peaks, followed by a long view of the Black Sea's western coastline and the scenic Danube River crossing.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers clear views of the Larnaca Salt Lake upon departure, the vast white expanse of Lake Tuz in central Turkey, and the intricate Dniester Estuary on the approach to Odessa.
The left side offers a spectacular vantage point for the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, the Greek islands, and the dramatic confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers in Belgrade.
The left side offers a premier view of the volcanic Cyclades, including the iconic Santorini caldera, and a sweeping view of the Saronic Gulf during the final descent into Athens.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the potential to see the Dead Sea during the cruise and provides the iconic view of the Doha skyline and The Pearl-Qatar during the final approach into Hamad International Airport.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Lebanese coastline and the rising Mount Lebanon range during the descent into Beirut.
The right side offers the most geographically significant landmarks, including the Dead Sea and the dramatic transitions of the Arabian Desert landscape before approaching Bahrain from the west.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Northern Cyprus coastline immediately after takeoff and a spectacular panoramic view of the Greater Caucasus Mountains during the descent into Krasnodar.
The left side offers superior views of the Mediterranean coastline, the most dramatic peaks of the Western Alps, and the sprawling French countryside before crossing the English Channel.
The right side offers spectacular views of the rugged Taurus Mountains in Turkey and the winding Don River, with the potential for distant views of the Caucasus range.