The approach offers a scenic view of the winding Sambre river and the unique 'Pays Noir' industrial architecture before transitioning into the airport's rural surroundings.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the Greek Ionian islands, the stunningly intricate Croatian coastline, and the high peaks of the Austrian Alps.
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Mont Blanc massif and the highest peaks of the Western Alps shortly after takeoff, followed by a panoramic view of Lake Geneva.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the highest peaks in the Eastern Alps, including the Julian Alps in Slovenia and the dramatic glaciers of the Austrian Hohe Tauern range.
The right side offers a superior view of the high Swiss Alps, including the Bernese Oberland peaks, and provides an immediate aerial perspective of the historic town of Assisi shortly after takeoff from Perugia.
The right side offers a superior variety of terrain, featuring the rugged Cantabrian Mountains of Spain, the winding Loire Valley, and a high probability of spotting the Paris metropolitan area before descending into Belgium.
The right side is superior primarily due to the spectacular departure over the volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote and the consistent views of the Moroccan and French coastlines throughout the journey.
The left side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the jagged western cliffs of Corsica and a spectacular, close-up perspective of the Mont Blanc massif and Lake Geneva.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Strait of Bonifacio, the high peaks of the Corsican interior, and a spectacular vista of the main Alpine chain including Mont Blanc.
The left side offers a stunning sequence of the Pindus Mountains, the turquoise Dalmatian coastline with its numerous islands, and a more direct view of the high Alpine peaks and the city of Luxembourg during the descent.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic interior mountains of Corsica and a spectacular panoramic view of the Western Alps, including the majestic Mont Blanc massif.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Central Swiss Alps and the iconic Y-shaped Lake Como shortly after takeoff, followed by the dramatic terrain of the Vosges and Ardennes.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Italian Lake District and the high-altitude glacial peaks of the Swiss Alps, typically benefiting from more consistent lighting during the day.