On the common northern approach to Runway 15, passengers on the right side enjoy a spectacular panorama of Rome's historic center, including the Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica.
The right side of the aircraft offers an extraordinary 'Volcano Alley' experience, featuring Mount Etna, the Aeolian Islands, and Vesuvius, concluding with the picturesque Alban Hills.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the highest sections of the Austrian Alps and the iconic skyline of Rome, including the Colosseum and Vatican, during the final approach to Ciampino.
The left side offers a stunning continuous panorama of the French Riviera, the Italian Ligurian coast, and a spectacular aerial approach over the historic center of Rome.
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Alps and Dolomites, followed by a superior vantage point of the historic center of Rome during the descent into Ciampino.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Italian peninsula, featuring the rolling hills of Tuscany and a potentially iconic aerial view of Rome's historic center on the final approach.
The left side is superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the heart of the Swiss Alps and, most importantly, offers an iconic aerial view of Rome's historic center, including the Colosseum and Vatican, during the descent into Ciampino.
The right side offers a superior panoramic experience, including the Paris skyline shortly after takeoff, the majestic Mont Blanc in the Alps, the sweeping Italian coastline, and the best chance to see Rome's historic monuments during the descent into Ciampino.
The Right Side is the clear winner for this route as it typically offers a breathtaking aerial panorama of Rome's historic center, including the Vatican and Colosseum, during the final approach into Ciampino, along with superior views of the highest Alpine peaks.
While both sides offer spectacular views of the Alps, the right side is superior for its views of the English capital, the highest Alpine peaks, the Tuscan archipelago, and the final dramatic descent over the historic center of Rome.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic sections of the Austrian Alps and the jagged peaks of the Dolomites, followed by an aerial tour of the Tuscan countryside.
The left side of the aircraft offers a more diverse and dramatic landscape, featuring the rugged peaks of the Carpathians, the stunning Croatian archipelago along the Adriatic Sea, and the lush volcanic landscapes of the Roman countryside.
The Right Side is preferred for its spectacular views of the Julian Alps and the unique opportunity to see the historic center of Rome, including the Vatican and Colosseum, during the approach to Ciampino.