The right side offers a prime view of the historic Erbil Citadel and the city's unique concentric ring road system during the final approach.
The right side provides unparalleled views of the high Austrian Alps immediately after takeoff and the dramatic ridges of the Taurus Mountains in Turkey.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea, followed by the rugged Pontic Mountains and the stunning descent into the Zagros foothills of Iraq.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Taurus Mountain ranges and the historic elevated city of Mardin as you traverse the rugged terrain of Southeastern Anatolia towards Iraq.
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the rugged Southeast Taurus mountains and the massive AtatΓΌrk Dam, followed by the striking sight of the ancient city of Mardin on its ridge.
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Γresund Bridge at departure and the most dramatic mountain ranges, including the Carpathians and the rugged Taurus Mountains in Turkey.
The left side is superior for this southeasterly route as it faces away from the direct sun, offering better lighting for the Black Sea coastline and the dramatic Zagros mountains in Northern Iraq.
The right side offers a superior view of the Persian Gulf coastline, the winding Tigris River, and the dramatic foothills of the Zagros Mountains upon approach to Erbil.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the most direct views of the Zagros Mountain foothills and the distinctive circular urban layout of Erbil, including the ancient Citadel, during the final approach.