During the descent, the right side provides excellent views of the Gulf of Bothnia's shoreline and the wooded northern Finnish landscape surrounding the airport.
The left side offers a superior view of the Swedish coastline, including the dramatic High Coast UNESCO site, and avoids the direct glare of the sun on morning flights.
The right side provides a superior perspective of the Mediterranean coastline at takeoff, clear views across the Baltic Sea, and a more scenic approach into the Finnish lake and coastal regions.
The left side offers superior views of the Finnish coastline and the Gulf of Bothnia, including the UNESCO-listed Kvarken Archipelago and spectacular over-water sunsets.