During the standard approach to runway 24, the left side provides the most iconic views of the Prague Castle and the historic city center as the plane descends from the northeast.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the iconic Mount Ararat shortly after takeoff, followed by dramatic views of the Anatolian plateau and the Danube river basin.
The right side offers superior views of the Aegean islands, the Turkish coastline, and a sequence of major European capitals including Belgrade and Budapest, followed by the rolling hills of Moravia.
The right side is superior for its spectacular traverse over the Pyrenees and a continuous, stunning panoramic view of the snow-capped Alps to the south.
While both sides offer stunning Alpine crossings, the Right Side is preferred for its superior views of the high Austrian Alps and the higher probability of seeing the historic Prague skyline during the final approach into Václav Havel Airport.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the turquoise Adriatic coastline, the dramatic Julian Alps in Slovenia, and the spectacular Austrian Lake District during the descent.
The right side offers an exceptional perspective of the glitzy French Riviera immediately after takeoff, followed by a dramatic traversal of the Italian Lakes and a high probability of seeing the Prague city skyline during the final approach.
The left side offers a spectacular view of Mount Teide on Tenerife shortly after takeoff and provides the most dramatic perspective of the Alps and the Atlantic coastline as you head north.
The right side is superior for this route as it provides a direct view of the highest Austrian peaks, including the Grossglockner, and offers the most iconic views of the Venetian lagoon and the Prague city skyline upon arrival.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Norwegian fjords shortly after takeoff, the intricate islands of the Danish archipelago, and the stunning Elbe Sandstone Mountains on the approach into the Czech Republic.
The left side is superior for this route as it typically offers a breathtaking view of the Dubai coastline and the Palm Jumeirah upon takeoff, followed by better sun positioning for photography and prime views of the Prague city center during the descent.
The left side offers superior views of the Tyrrhenian coastline during departure, the rolling hills of Tuscany, and a significantly better chance of seeing Prague's historic center on the final approach.
The left side offers a spectacular view of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains during takeoff, the expansive Caspian Sea coastline, and the rugged peaks of the Carpathian Mountains before descending into Prague.