During the common approach to Runway 03, the left side offers a stunning low-altitude panorama of Lisbon's historic city center, Alfama, and the Tagus River.
The right side offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic coastline, the rugged Galician shores, and a spectacular approach over the Sintra hills and Cascais coast before landing in Lisbon.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Atlantic coastline and the iconic approach over Sintra and the Lisbon Riviera.
The right side offers a superior sequence of geographic wonders, from the vast orange dunes of the Sahara and the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the dramatic crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar and the iconic Lisbon city skyline upon arrival.
The left side offers a prime vantage point for the most dramatic mountain scenery, including the high Swiss Alps and the Pyrenees, followed by a spectacular view of Lisbon and the Tagus River during the typical landing approach.
The right side offers a superior coastal experience, featuring the French Atlantic coastline, the rugged Picos de Europa mountains, and a stunning approach over the palaces of Sintra and the Atlantic shore.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean coastline, including the French Riviera and the Spanish Costa Brava, culminating in a breathtaking aerial approach over the Tagus River and central Lisbon.
While both sides offer views of the Pyrenees, the right side is superior for the arrival into Lisbon, providing a stunning panorama of the Atlantic coastline, the Sintra mountains, and the iconic Belรฉm waterfront during the standard approach.
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Pyrenees and the iconic landing sequence over the Tagus River, showcasing the historic heart of Lisbon.
The left side is the clear winner for this route, primarily due to the world-class approach into Lisbon. As the plane descends, passengers on the left are treated to a panoramic view of the historic city center, the Tagus River, and iconic landmarks like the 25 de Abril Bridge.
The right side offers a superior scenic experience, featuring the rugged coastline of Brittany, the vast Atlantic horizon, and the dramatic descent past the Sintra mountains and Cascais towards the Tagus River.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Portuguese coastline upon arrival, including the stunning Arrabida Natural Park and the iconic landmarks of Lisbon like the 25 de Abril Bridge and Cristo Rei statue during the most common approach path.
The right side offers a superior view of the historic Lisbon cityscape and the Tagus estuary during the standard approach to Runway 03.