On arrival, the left side frequently offers distant but iconic views of the Pyramids of Giza and the Nile River as the aircraft descends over the city center toward the runway.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of Egypt's most famous monuments, including the Pyramids of Dahshur, Saqqara, and the Great Pyramids of Giza, which are typically visible on the final approach into Cairo.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic ancient Egyptian sites, from the Valley of the Kings at departure to a high probability of seeing the Pyramids of Giza on the final approach into Cairo.
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the iconic peaks of East Africa and the dramatic transition from the Great Rift Valley to the Red Sea coast.
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the contrast between the lush Nile Valley and the arid desert, providing the best chance to spot the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx as the plane descends into the Cairo area.
The right side offers a spectacular view of the Dead Sea shortly after takeoff and the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza during the descent into Cairo.
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the Nile's entire journey, from the vast Sudd wetlands in South Sudan to the dramatic confluence of the Blue and White Niles in Khartoum and the fertile valley winding through Egypt.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the winding Nile River for nearly the entire duration, providing spectacular views of Lake Nasser, the Aswan High Dam, and the lush green ribbon of the Nile valley cutting through the Sahara.
The right side offers a superior panorama including the highest peaks of the French Alps, the volcanic majesty of Mount Etna, and the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza during the final descent.
The right side offers the most iconic sights of the trip, including a close-up of Mont Blanc shortly after takeoff and the rare opportunity to see the Pyramids of Giza on the final descent into Cairo.
The right side is significantly more scenic, providing a front-row seat to the snow-capped Austrian Alps, the turquoise Adriatic coastline, and the iconic transition from the Mediterranean to the lush Nile Delta and the Giza Pyramids.
The Right Side is preferred for the iconic opportunity to spot the Great Pyramids of Giza during the descent into Cairo, along with aerial views of the Greek islands.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landscapes, including the high peaks of the Swiss Alps and a high probability of spotting the Giza Pyramids during the approach to Cairo.