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.
While the Left Side offers nice views of Northern Germany, the Right Side is superior for its views of the Swiss Alps at takeoff and the iconic Oresund Bridge during the descent into Copenhagen.
The right side offers a superior view of the volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote during the approach, as well as the diverse French and Spanish interiors.
The Right Side is preferred as it offers a superior view of the German mountain ranges, the sprawling city and port of Hamburg, and the final approach directly over the colorful Legoland Billund resort.
The left side offers superior views of the meandering Rhine River, the dense greenery of the Black Forest, and the picturesque transition into the Eifel mountain range during the descent into Cologne.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the high Swiss Alps shortly after takeoff and provides a better chance to see the Great Pyramids of Giza on the final approach into Cairo.
The right side offers spectacular early views of the Swiss and Austrian Alps before transitioning to the historic landscapes of Central Europe and the dense forests of the Russian interior.
The left side offers superior views of the German landscape, the transition across the Baltic Sea, and a breathtaking perspective of the Finnish archipelago during the final descent into Helsinki.
The right side is preferred for spectacular views of the Iberian coastline, potential glimpses of Atlantic archipelagos, and the lush coastal mountains of Brazil upon approach.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for Lake Constance shortly after takeoff and the most direct views of the Berlin city center, including the TV Tower, during the landing phase.
The left side offers the most consistent variety of landscapes, including the Black Forest, the Rhine River valley, and the Frankfurt skyline as you travel north.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the London skyline, the winding Thames Estuary, and historic English landmarks like Warwick Castle during the final descent into Birmingham.
The left side offers the most iconic views, including the Swiss Alps during departure, a chance to see the London skyline, and the best angle for Dublin city center during landing.