Sitting on the left side offers the most iconic views of the Helsinki archipelago and the city center, including landmarks like the Helsinki Cathedral and the Suomenlinna sea fortress during the final approach.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Himalayan range, the rugged Tian Shan mountains, and a superior view of St. Petersburg and the Gulf of Finland archipelago during the approach.
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the highest peaks in the Alps shortly after takeoff from MXP, followed by excellent lighting for the Baltic crossing.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the departure over the French Riviera, a stunning traverse of the eastern Alps, and a scenic approach over the Gulf of Finland and Tallinn.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the best perspective of Lake Baikal, the vast Siberian river systems, and a high probability of viewing the Aurora Borealis during winter months.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Ural Mountains and the spectacular Finnish archipelago during the descent, with less glare from the sun on this northbound route.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the High Alps shortly after takeoff from Geneva, followed by a scenic traverse of Central Europe and the Baltic approach.
The Left Side is superior for this route as it offers the most dramatic views of the Julian Alps at takeoff, follows the beautiful Baltic coastline, and provides a stunning panoramic approach over the Helsinki archipelago.
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, starting with the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains immediately after takeoff, followed by the dramatic central Pyrenees and a stunning view of Helsinki's city center during the final approach.
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the highest Alpine peaks during the initial ascent and spectacular sunset vistas over the Baltic Sea during the descent into Helsinki.
The left side offers a spectacular vantage point for the Stockholm and Turku archipelagos, as well as the unique island landscapes of Åland.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Alps, including potential sightings of Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva, followed by a scenic approach over the Baltic states and the Finnish archipelago.
The Left Side is highly recommended for its spectacular views of the Greenland ice sheet and the dramatic transition from the Arctic Ocean to the rugged fjords of Northern Norway.