During takeoff, the right side offers views of the Danube River and the Vienna skyline as the plane gains altitude over the flatlands of the Vienna Basin.
While the left side offers beautiful Alpine views early in the flight, the right side is superior for the iconic descent over Central London, featuring landmarks like the Shard, the London Eye, and the Thames.
The right side of the aircraft offers a dramatic perspective of the Eastern Alps' limestone massifs and the best opportunity to see the cityscapes of Vienna and Graz during the short flight.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for iconic peaks like Mount Ararat, the unique saline textures of Lake Urmia, and the dramatic Alborz mountain range upon approach to Tehran.
The right side offers a superior mix of scenic variety, featuring the turquoise waters of Lake Balaton, the dramatic Dinaric Alps, and a stunning final approach over the Shar Mountains and Mount Vodno.
The right side offers a superior scenic experience, featuring the initial stretch of the Eastern Alps, the dramatic peaks of the Dinaric range, and a spectacular close-up of Mount Olympus during the descent into Thessaloniki.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the stunning turquoise expanse of Lake Balaton and views of the Alpine foothills during the initial climb.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Eastern Alps shortly after takeoff, the sprawling expanse of Lake Balaton, and the scenic approach over the Balkan Mountains into the Sofia valley.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the legendary Mount Olympus, the intricate patterns of the Aegean archipelagos, and the most iconic approach views of Rhodes City.
The Right Side is preferred for its superior views of the Hungarian landscape early in the flight and the iconic Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa, during the descent into DXB.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the winding Danube River, the skyline of Bratislava shortly after takeoff, and the iconic Parliament building during the approach into Budapest.
The right side offers a superior view of the Eastern Alps shortly after takeoff from Vienna, followed by the rugged Pindus Mountains and a spectacular descent over the Pagasetic Gulf toward Nea Anchialos.
While both sides offer excellent views, the Right Side is superior for catching the majestic Greenland ice cap and potentially Iceland, benefiting from indirect sunlight which is ideal for photography during this westbound daylight flight.