Departing south from Runway 16, passengers on the left side enjoy a spectacular view of Zurich's city center and the full length of Lake Zurich. On clear days, the Swiss Alps provide a dramatic backdrop as the aircraft climbs over the Swiss Plateau.
The right side provides a continuous, breathtaking panorama of the high Alps, offering views of jagged peaks, glacial valleys, and the stunning Salzkammergut lake district.
The right side offers a front-row seat to Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, followed by a dramatic descent over the French Alps and a stunning view of the Nice coastline and city upon arrival.
This short jump across the Alps is one of the most scenic routes in Europe. The right side is slightly superior as it provides a front-row seat to the massive Monte Rosa massif and a breathtaking descent directly alongside the length of Lake Maggiore.
The left side provides a superior sequence of geographic wonders, including the core of the Swiss Alps, the volcanic giants of Southern Italy, and the most dramatic approach views of Mount Etna and the Aeolian Islands.
The right side offers an unbeatable combination of the high Swiss Alps, the dramatic Italian Dolomites, and a spectacular aerial panorama of the Dalmatian archipelago during the descent into Split.
The right side offers a superior view of Central Switzerland's iconic lakes and the high peaks of the Bernese Oberland as the plane crosses the Alpine ridge toward the Mediterranean climate of Ticino.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Swiss and French Alps, including distant views of the Eiger, Jungfrau, and the massive Mont Blanc massif.
The right side offers a superior mix of the Swiss Alps, the turquoise Adriatic coastline, and a dramatic descent over the Bay of Kotor.
While both sides offer incredible views of the North Atlantic and the Arctic, the right side is superior for witnessing the massive ice sheets and dramatic fjords of central Greenland and the rugged wilderness of the Canadian Arctic islands.
The Right Side offers an unparalleled panorama of the high Alps, featuring the most dramatic peaks, glaciers, and the majestic Hohe Tauern range throughout the flight.
The right side offers a superior view of the high Bernese Oberland peaks, including the Eiger, and typically provides the best vantage point for the Florence city center during the steep descent into Peretola.
The right side offers a superior scenic experience, featuring an immediate view of the Swiss Alps, the rugged Caucasus Mountains, and the iconic Mount Fuji during the arrival phase into Tokyo.