The approach typically features views of the pilgrimage town of Kevelaer and the verdant forests along the German-Dutch border.
The left side offers an unparalleled view of Lake Como immediately after takeoff, followed by a direct traversal over the most dramatic glaciated peaks of the Swiss Alps.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point over the rugged Balkan mountain ranges and the heart of the Austrian Alps, providing a more dramatic and varied landscape than the maritime views to the left.
The right side is favored for its immediate views of historic Rome after takeoff and a more expansive perspective of the central Swiss Alps and Lake Constance.
The right side offers superior views of the jagged Dolomites upon departure and a full panorama of Lake Constance before entering German airspace.
While both sides offer incredible views of the Alps, the Right Side provides superior perspectives of the Bonifacio Strait cliffs, the dramatic Swiss peaks, and the scenic Rhine River as you approach the German border.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most dramatic geographic transitions, including the crossing of the Mediterranean, the snow-capped Sierra Nevada, and the high peaks of the Pyrenees.
The right side offers a spectacular view of the rugged Velebit mountain range immediately after takeoff, followed by a more direct perspective of the highest peaks in the Austrian Alps, including the Grossglockner.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Mediterranean coastline, including a potential view of the Barcelona skyline and the highest peaks of the Pyrenees, followed by the industrial beauty of the Rhine-Ruhr area.
The left side offers a more direct view of the high Swiss Alps, including the Bernese Oberland, and a better angle of the Rhine River winding through Germany.
The right side offers a superior mix of dramatic geographic features, starting with the immediate bird's-eye view of the Ria Formosa lagoons, followed by the majestic crossing of the Pyrenees and the winding Rhine River during the final descent.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled panorama of the Adriatic coastline, including the stunning Bay of Kotor and the vast archipelago of the Dalmatian Islands, followed by a direct view of the Alpine lakes.
The right side provides a dramatic perspective of the Canary Islands upon takeoff, followed by views of the Spanish mainland's northern coast and the lush French interior.