A descent from the north typically offers those on the left side an iconic panorama of Rome's historic center, including the Vatican and the Colosseum.
The right side provides a more scenic departure over the Split archipelago and a stunning crossing of the highest Apennine peaks.
The right side offers superior views of the jagged Dolomites, Lake Garda, and the dramatic descent over the Tyrrhenian coastline when approaching Rome.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography on this southwest-bound route, avoiding direct solar glare while providing iconic views of the High Tatras and the Eastern Alps.
The right side offers a superior view of the high Western Alps, including potential glimpses of the Mont Blanc massif, followed by a stunning approach along the Italian coastline.
The Right Side offers a more dramatic perspective of the Greater Caucasus during takeoff, followed by the rugged Balkan interior and the spectacular fjord-like coastline of the Adriatic Sea.
The right side offers a spectacular view of the Bay of Kotor shortly after takeoff and provides the best vantage point for the Gran Sasso mountain range in Italy.
The left side offers spectacular views of the southern French coastline, the northern tip of Corsica, and the scenic islands of the Tuscan Archipelago before approaching the Eternal City.
The Right Side provides a continuous panorama of historical landmasses, including the Israeli shoreline, Cyprus, the Greek archipelagos, and the rugged Apennine spine of Italy.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the initial departure over the Venetian Lagoon and a stunning sequence of coastal and inland landmarks including the Adriatic coastline and the hills of Umbria.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Alpine range, including the stunning Dolomites, and a beautiful approach along the Italian coastline towards Rome.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Dolomites in the Alps, the Adriatic coastline near Venice, and a more frequent panoramic view of Rome's historic center upon approach to Fiumicino.
The left side of the aircraft typically offers superior views of the English coastline, a wide panorama of the Swiss and Italian Alps, and the best chance to spot Rome's historic center including the Vatican and Colosseum during the final approach into Fiumicino.