Passengers on the right side can see the Stade Pierre-Mauroy and the urban center of Lille as the plane climbs away from the airport towards the west.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, combining the high-altitude grandeur of the Swiss Alps with a spectacular low-altitude approach over the turquoise waters and white-stone islands of the Dalmatian coast.
The left side is widely considered superior for this route because it offers the iconic 'Riviera approach' into Nice, featuring panoramic views of the city, the Promenade des Anglais, and the backdrop of the Southern Alps during the final descent.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline and the iconic Dune du Pilat during the final approach into Biarritz.
While both sides offer spectacular Alpine crossings, the right side is preferred for its potential panoramic view of the historic center of Venice and the Grand Canal during the final approach into Marco Polo Airport.
The right side offers a superior view of the Western Alps, including Mont Blanc, and provides a stunning perspective of the Cyclades islands and the Corinth Canal during the descent into the Aegean.
The left side offers a superior panorama of the jagged Alps and the dramatic transition from the Dolomites to the turquoise waters of the Adriatic. It also provides the primary vantage point for the sprawling Croatian archipelago and the iconic red roofs of Dubrovnik's Old Town during the standard approach into Runway 11.
While both sides offer spectacular views of the Alps, the Right Side is the clear winner for the arrival phase, providing a panoramic view of Corfu's rugged coastline and the iconic Old Town during the descent.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Swiss Alps, the unique geography of the Venetian Lagoon, and a stunning aerial tour of the Aegean islands during the descent into Crete.
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Central France and the breathtaking western coastline of Corsica during the descent into Figari.
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Pyrenees, the Sierra Nevada in southern Spain, and a breathtaking perspective of the High Atlas mountains upon arrival in Marrakech.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Atlantic coastline of France and Portugal, concluding with a breathtaking aerial view of the Corralejo sand dunes during the approach to Fuerteventura.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Pyrenees mountain range and the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada in southern Spain, culminating in a scenic approach over the historic landmarks of Oran.