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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
The approach often features stunning vistas of Valletta’s historic fortifications, the Grand Harbour, and the clear blue waters of the surrounding archipelago.
The approach often features stunning vistas of Valletta’s historic fortifications, the Grand Harbour, and the clear blue waters of the surrounding archipelago.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Western Alps, the Tyrrhenian coastline of Italy, and a front-row seat to the massive Mount Etna in Sicily before the final approach into Malta.
The left side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the high peaks of the Alps, the Italian coastline, and a prime view of Mount Etna in Sicily during the descent.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most dramatic landmarks, including the snow-capped Austrian Alps and a spectacular close-up of Mount Etna in Sicily during the descent.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic landmarks of the Mediterranean, including the massive peak of Mont Blanc right after takeoff, the sprawling city of Rome, and the towering volcanic giants of Vesuvius and Etna.
The left side is the clear winner, offering spectacular views of the volcanic Pontine Islands, a prime perspective of Mount Etna, and the most iconic aerial view of Valletta's Grand Harbour on arrival.
The left side is generally the most scenic for this route, providing views of the London skyline on departure, the distant snow-capped Alps, and the spectacular volcanic landscape of Mount Etna during the descent.
The right side of the aircraft offers a significantly more scenic experience, featuring the rugged Turkish coastline, the prominent Greek islands of the Dodecanese, and a full-length view of the island of Crete before approaching the Maltese archipelago.
While both sides offer stunning Mediterranean vistas, the right side provides the most iconic views of Sardinia's rugged coast and the spectacular final approach over the Maltese archipelago, including Gozo and the historic Grand Harbour.
While both sides offer incredible views of the Alps, the right side is preferred for its superior perspective of the Western Alps, the Italian Tyrrhenian coast, and the spectacular sight of Mount Etna in Sicily shortly before landing.
The right side offers a premier view of the volcanic chain in the Tyrrhenian Sea, including the Aeolian Islands and a dramatic close-up of Mount Etna's western flank, followed by the best approach views of the Maltese archipelago.
The right side offers superior views of the highest Alpine peaks, the Tyrrhenian coastline of Italy, and a spectacular close-up of Mount Etna during the descent into Malta.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the initial departure over Barcelona, views of the northern Balearic Islands, the rugged northern coast of Sardinia, and the iconic approach over Malta's sister islands, Gozo and Comino.