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 right side of the aircraft offers a diverse viewing experience, including the Lisbon cityscape on departure, the rugged mountains of Northern Spain, the famous vineyards of France, and the impressive bridge infrastructure of Denmark.
The right side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic scenic progression, featuring the iconic Lisbon city skyline upon departure, the snow-capped Sierra Nevada in Spain, and the rugged, breathtaking peaks of the Atlas Mountains along the North African coastline.
The left side offers a superior mix of Atlantic coastal scenery at departure and the iconic aerial view of the Cologne Cathedral upon landing.
The right side offers a breathtaking sequence of the Portuguese coastline, the rugged limestone cliffs of ArrΓ‘bida, and a panoramic view of the DoΓ±ana wetlands before arrival.
The right side provides an iconic view of the Lisbon metropolitan area and the Tagus River shortly after takeoff, followed by a more direct perspective of the high-altitude central Pyrenees during the descent.
Provides a superior perspective of the Lisbon coastline, the ArrΓ‘bida mountains, and the dramatic approach to the African continent across the Strait of Gibraltar.
While both sides offer a scenic departure from Lisbon, the Right Side is the clear winner for the approach into SΓ£o Pedro, offering a breathtaking view of the towering volcanic peaks of Santo AntΓ£o island.
The right side offers a superior mix of urban landmarks, including a potential view of Lisbon at takeoff, the vast Spanish interior, major Northern European cities, and the breathtaking approach over the Finnish Archipelago.
The Right Side is generally superior for this transatlantic crossing, offering the first glimpse of North America via the rugged Newfoundland coastline and a potential view of the New York City skyline during the descent into Philadelphia.
The Left Side offers the most scenic departure over the Lisbon coast and provides the highest probability of seeing the London skyline during the approach into Stansted.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Atlantic coastline of Portugal, the rugged 'Rias' of Galicia in Spain, and a clear view of the Isle of Wight upon entering UK airspace.
The Right Side offers a spectacular departure over the westernmost points of Europe and the best chance to spot the Madeira archipelago before the long Atlantic crossing.