Departing south from Runway 21, passengers on the right enjoy views of the 25 de Abril Bridge, the Cristo Rei statue, and the Estoril coastline.
The left side offers a stunning combination of Portugal's Atlantic coastline, the rugged shores of Brittany, and the unique water-management systems of the Dutch Delta during the descent.
The left side offers the most iconic views, starting with a panorama of Lisbon's historic center upon takeoff and concluding with a high probability of seeing the Eiffel Tower and the Paris skyline during the final approach into CDG.
The right side offers a stunning panorama of Portugal's western coastline, featuring the dramatic limestone cliffs of ArrΓ‘bida and the rugged Atlantic beauty of the Costa Vicentina before a scenic approach over the Algarve's turquoise waters.
The left side offers a superior mix of coastal Portuguese scenery, the Bay of Biscay, and a prime view of the Rhine River valley during the descent into Frankfurt.
The left side of the aircraft offers the most consistent lighting for photography on this eastbound route, featuring spectacular views of the Portuguese coastline, the Cantabrian mountains, and the northern edge of the Alps.
The Right Side provides an exceptional balance of landmarks, including a potential view of Lisbon city upon takeoff, the jagged French coastline of Brittany, and the scenic approach over the English Peak District.
While both sides offer scenic departures and arrivals, the right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the snow-capped Pyrenees mountains and the volcanic regions of central France.
The right side offers superior scenic value, featuring a spectacular traverse along the southern edge of the Pyrenees and a distant but iconic view of the French Alps and Mont Blanc during the descent into Lyon.
The right side offers a superior view of Lisbon's historic city center and the Sintra coastline during takeoff, plus iconic views of Cape Canaveral and the Miami Beach skyline during the descent.
The left side offers a spectacular departure sequence over the city of Lisbon and the Tagus River, followed by an extended view of the rugged Portuguese coastline and the southwestern tip of Europe before heading into the Atlantic.
The right side offers a superior view of Lisbon's historic monuments, the Sintra mountains, and the dramatic cliffs of Cabo da Roca before crossing the Atlantic toward the Azores.
The right side offers a superior panorama of Lisbon's historic districts upon departure and a dramatic aerial tour of SΓ£o Miguel's volcanic craters and northern coastline during the descent into Ponta Delgada.