Approaching from the east or south, the left side offers the best views of the European Quarter and the historic center of Brussels during the descent and final approach to the airport.
The left side offers a breathtaking perspective of Mount Etna immediately after takeoff and a superior view of the highest peaks of the Western Alps and the Tyrrhenian coastline.
The Left Side provides a spectacular aerial view of Venice's historic center and lagoon immediately after takeoff, followed by prime views of the Matterhorn, Lake Geneva, and the Jura Mountains.
The right side offers a spectacular departure view of the Palermo city skyline and Mount Pellegrino, followed by a panoramic sweep of the Central Swiss Alps and the Ligurian coastline.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the higher Swiss Alps peaks and the iconic crescent of Lake Geneva before descending over the lush Ardennes forest and Meuse valley.
The Right Side is the clear winner for its immediate, breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and the distant French and Swiss Alps upon departure, followed by the scenic Ardennes and a panoramic view of Brussels on approach.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the iconic Santorini Caldera upon departure, followed by stunning views of the Ionian islands and the spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Swiss and French Alps.
The right side offers a superior view of the Turkish coastline upon departure, followed by the majestic Mount Olympus and a spectacular transit over the heart of the Alps and the Rhine valley.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Balkan coastline and the most rugged sections of the Alps before descending into the lowlands of Northern Europe.
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Manhattan skyline during departure, potential sightings of the Aurora Borealis over the North Atlantic, and the scenic entry into Europe over Ireland and the United Kingdom.
The right side offers a superior view of the Nile's course, the sprawl of Cairo, and a more direct angle for the Eastern Alps and the German landscape.
The right side provides a front-row seat to the most dramatic mountain ranges on this route, specifically the rugged Hindu Kush and the snow-capped Greater Caucasus range including Mount Elbrus.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the high peaks in the Central Alps and the rugged ridges of the Apennines immediately after departure from Florence.