On the common approach from the south, the right side provides a stunning panorama of the historic Ribeira district and the iconic bridges spanning the river.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring an immediate view of Mount Teide upon departure and a continuous panorama of the Portuguese coastline during the descent into Porto.
The left side offers superior views of the rugged Canadian Maritimes and the best chance to witness the Aurora Borealis over the North Atlantic, followed by a scenic entry into the Iberian Peninsula via the Spanish coast.
The right side offers a spectacular perspective of the rugged Northern Spanish coastline, the Bay of Biscay, and the jagged limestone peaks of the Picos de Europa, providing more dramatic geographic variety than the interior plains to the left.
The left side offers a superior view of the high Pyrenees peaks shortly after takeoff, followed by the rolling landscapes of the Spanish Meseta and a stunning approach over the Douro River's terraced vineyards.
The right side offers a superior coastal experience, tracking the edge of the European continent from the North Sea down to the Atlantic, featuring the dramatic cliffs of Brittany and the unique fjords of Galicia.
The left side offers a superior mix of terrestrial variety, including the rolling landscapes of Belgium, the historic Loire Valley, the rugged Picos de Europa mountains in Spain, and a spectacular view of the Douro River on the final approach to Porto.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the French Atlantic coastline to the jagged limestone peaks of the Picos de Europa in Northern Spain, ending with a scenic ocean-facing approach into Porto.
The right side offers spectacular panoramic views of the French Atlantic coastline, the vast Bay of Biscay, and the rugged, fjord-like Rias of the Spanish Galician coast.
The left side provides a more diverse array of landmarks, including the glamorous French Riviera, the dramatic peaks of the Pyrenees, and the lush, terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley.
The left side offers a superior mix of historic French landmarks, the dramatic Picos de Europa mountain range in Spain, and the most iconic views of the Douro River and Porto's city center during the final approach.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic landmarks of the route, starting with Europe's tallest sand dune right after takeoff, followed by a stunning coastal perspective of the Bay of Biscay and the dramatic Spanish Rias.
The right side offers a superior experience with immediate views of the Alps upon takeoff and the scenic approach into Porto over the Douro Valley.