Departing passengers on the right side enjoy sweeping views of the Tbilisi city center, the Holy Trinity Cathedral, and the winding Mtkvari River.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the highest peaks of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, including the iconic Mount Elbrus, followed by sweeping views of the Russian plains and a strategic perspective of Moscow's western approach.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Greater Caucasus range, including Europe's highest peaks, followed by a unique perspective of the Danube Delta.
The left side offers front-row seats to the highest peaks of the Greater Caucasus, including Mount Kazbek and Mount Elbrus, alongside views of the Black Sea and Sea of Azov.
The left side is superior for its unparalleled view of Mount Elbrus and the dramatic Western Caucasus peaks, which are best lit during morning and afternoon flights.
The right side is superior for this route because it offers an unparalleled view of the Greater Caucasus Mountains immediately after departure from Tbilisi, including the potential to see Mount Kazbek, followed by the intricate patterns of the Danube Delta.
The right side offers the most iconic views of the region, specifically the massive peaks of Mount Ararat and the expansive turquoise waters of Lake Van.
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of the dramatic Tianshan mountain range during the descent into Urumqi, as well as the diverse desert landscapes of the Kyzylkum and the winding Syr Darya river.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Greater Caucasus mountain range immediately after takeoff from Tbilisi, followed by a scenic perspective of the Crimean coastline and the vast Dnipro River reservoirs upon entering Ukrainian airspace.
The right side offers spectacular panoramas of the Greater Caucasus mountain range for the duration of the flight and a scenic coastal entry into Batumi.
The Right Side provides a spectacular view of Mount Ararat, the legendary volcanic peak, followed by the vast expanse of Lake Van and the meandering Tigris River as you enter Iraqi airspace.
The left side offers a superior panorama of the Greater Caucasus' highest peaks, including Mount Elbrus, followed by a dramatic transition over the Black Sea and the scenic Dnieper River delta.
While both sides offer stunning mountain views, the Left Side wins for its incredible approach into Munich, providing a closer look at the Austrian and Bavarian Alps and the winding Danube River.