During a southbound departure, the left side offers sweeping views of the Douro River and the colorful Porto city skyline as the aircraft climbs.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular sequence of mountain ranges, beginning with the Douro Valley, transitioning to a full panorama of the Pyrenees, and culminating with distant views of the French Alps and Mont Blanc.
The left side offers an unparalleled sequence of dramatic landscapes, including the heart of the Pyrenees, the French southern plains, and a stunning approach over the Italian lakes.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Pyrenees mountain range and an unparalleled view of the medieval Cité de Carcassonne during the final approach.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic crossing of the Alps and views of the Spanish mountains early in the journey.
The right side is highly recommended for the spectacular approach into São Miguel, offering the most iconic views of the Sete Cidades volcanic crater and the dramatic northern coastline before landing.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the terraced Douro Valley during departure and a breathtaking panoramic view of the Swiss Alps during the descent into Zurich.
The left side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic land-based views, including the departure over Porto and the iconic coastal approach into Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay.
The right side provides a superior sequence of geological features, including the Picos de Europa in Spain, the volcanic landscapes of central France, and a magnificent panorama of the Alps and Lake Geneva during descent.
The right side is highly recommended for the iconic approach into Madeira, offering a front-row seat to the island's dramatic volcanic cliffs and the airport's world-famous engineering.
The left side offers unparalleled views of Europe's most iconic mountain ranges, including the Pyrenees and the Alps, providing a dramatic backdrop for the entire flight.
While both sides offer stunning views, the right side is superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the Picos de Europa, distant views of the Pyrenees, and the spectacular volcanic landscapes of the Chaîne des Puys during the descent into Clermont-Ferrand.
The right side provides an exceptional vantage point for the Douro Valley at departure, the sunny southern slopes of the Pyrenees mid-flight, and the world-famous turquoise waters of the Calanques on the approach into Marseille.