Passengers on the right side can enjoy views of the Gulf of Finland and the Peterhof area during a westward departure.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular coastal views of the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea, including glimpses of the Estonian capital and the historic island of Kronstadt.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Aegean islands, including the iconic Cyclades, and a more dramatic approach over the Gulf of Mirabello before landing.
The right side offers a superior view of the St. Petersburg city skyline during departure and provides the best vantage point for the dramatic Samara Bend and Zhiguli Mountains as you cross the Volga River.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological shift from the Russian plains to the Central Asian deserts and the spectacular Fan Mountains during the descent into Tajikistan.
The left side provides a superior view of the St. Petersburg city center upon departure and a dramatic overview of the Volga reservoirs and the 'Moscow Sea' during the descent into Sheremetyevo.
The right side provides a dramatic view of the Carpathian Mountains and the picturesque Bulgarian Riviera including Sunny Beach during the descent.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the St. Petersburg skyline upon departure and follows the diverse coastal geography of the Baltic states and Poland.
The right side offers superior coastal views of the Baltic States, a better angle of Berlin, and the iconic Rhine Falls during the final approach into Zurich.
The left side offers a superior view of St. Petersburg's historic center during takeoff and better perspectives of the major river systems and historic cities like Vologda and Yaroslavl during the cruise phase.
The right side offers a spectacular view of the St. Petersburg city center and the Neva Delta upon departure, followed by the diverse coastal landscapes of the Baltic states and a high probability of seeing the Hamburg city skyline and Elbe River on the final approach.
The left side offers a more consistent view of major urban centers including the St. Petersburg outskirts, a direct view of Riga, and the iconic Berlin skyline during the southern approach to the airport.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic environmental transition from the Russian Volga basin to the haunting Aral Sea remnants and the final, spectacular descent over the Fan Mountains into the Fergana Valley.