Approaching from the northwest provides a close-up view of the urban sprawl and the river's bends as you descend into the airport.
The right side offers an unparalleled panoramic view of the vast expanse of Lake Baikal, including the dramatic source of the Angara River and the deep blue depths of the world's deepest lake.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the Tien Shan and Altai mountain ranges, culminating in a breathtaking view of Lake Baikal during the descent into Irkutsk.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for some of Central Asia and Siberia's most iconic landmarks, including the high Pamir-Alay peaks, the Tien Shan range, and the breathtaking approach over Lake Baikal.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic landscapes, including the rugged Kolyma Mountains and a spectacular descent alongside the eastern shores of Lake Baikal.
The right side offers a superior view of the Eastern Sayan Mountains and the spectacular final approach near the southern tip of Lake Baikal.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the breathtaking expanse of Lake Baikal, the world's deepest lake, along with a spectacular view of the Mir diamond mine immediately after takeoff.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Tien Shan mountains during departure and a breathtaking perspective of Lake Baikal's southern tip upon descent into Irkutsk.
The right side offers a dramatic sequence of scenery, starting with the snow-capped Tien Shan mountains, followed by the rugged Altai range, and culminating in a breathtaking approach over the southern tip of Lake Baikal.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the vast expanse of Lake Baikal and the dramatic outflow of the Angara River during the descent into Irkutsk.
The right side offers a peerless view of the Selenga River Delta and the expansive blue of Lake Baikal during the descent into Irkutsk.
The right side offers a superior view of the vast Siberian wilderness and provides the most dramatic perspective of Lake Baikalβincluding Olkhon Island and the northern depthsβduring the descent into Irkutsk.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the Lena River's braided channels and the UNESCO-listed Lena Pillars shortly after departure, followed by a dramatic approach toward the northern and eastern shores of Lake Baikal.