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 left side provides the most quintessential 'Land of a Thousand Lakes' experience, offering expansive views of the massive Päijänne water system and the lush greenery of the Finnish interior during the cruise phase.
The left side offers the most dramatic terrain views, including the Carpathian Mountains and the scenic Baltic coastline during the final third of the journey.
The right side offers superior views of the Gulf of Bothnia coastline and the unique island formations of the Kvarken Archipelago shortly after takeoff from Vaasa.
The right side is generally preferred as it offers superior views of the Helsinki metropolitan area and the Baltic Sea coastline during the descent into Vantaa, providing a more diverse landscape than the inland views on the left.
The left side offers superior views of the unique Wadden Sea islands early in the flight and the dramatic transition from the Danish peninsula to the Swedish coastline and archipelagos.