The left side is ideal for landing, offering a breathtaking panorama of the Beirut skyline and the Mediterranean coast during the standard approach to runway 16. Passengers can spot the city’s dense urban layout, the bustling harbor, and the shimmering blue waters of the Levant as the plane descends.
The Left Side is highly recommended for the approach into Beirut, offering a panoramic view of the Lebanese coastline and the rising Mount Lebanon range, alongside a potential glimpse of the Bosphorus.
The right side offers a superior panorama of the Central Alps, the stunning Dalmatian coastline of Croatia, and the legendary Greek islands before providing a majestic view of the Beirut skyline upon arrival.
The left side offers an unparalleled, close-up view of the majestic Mount Ararat shortly after takeoff, followed by a dramatic crossing of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range before landing.
The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic Ahaggar mountain range in the Sahara and a stunning panorama of the Beirut skyline and Mount Lebanon during the final descent.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the Arabian desert to the unique geological formation of the Dead Sea, followed by a stunning coastal approach into Beirut.
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Lebanese mountains and the city of Beirut as the aircraft makes its final turn over the Mediterranean for landing.
The left side offers a spectacular vantage point for the Red Sea coastline, the Sinai Peninsula, and the unique geological formation of the Dead Sea before the final approach along the Mediterranean coast.
The right side offers a spectacular geographic progression, featuring the Great Rift Valley, the Red Sea coastline, the rugged Sinai Peninsula, and the distinctive Dead Sea before arriving in the Levant.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Mediterranean descent and provides clear views of the iconic Beirut coastline and southern mountain ranges.
The left side offers a stunning progression from the high peaks of the Zagros Mountains to the fertile Mesopotamian plains, culminating in a spectacular view of Mount Hermon and the Beirut coastline upon descent.
The Right Side offers a more diverse geographic display, transitioning from the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the golden fringes of the Sahara and the lush green fan of the Nile Delta before making the turn into Beirut.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the iconic view of the Dubai skyline during departure and a dramatic panorama of the Lebanese mountains and Beirut city upon arrival.