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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
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.
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.
While both sides offer stunning Alpine views, the Right Side typically provides a superior angle for the jagged Dolomites and the picturesque transition from the Tuscan hills into the heart of the Austrian Alps.
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.
The left side offers a stunning, continuous view of the rugged Adriatic coastline and the dramatic peaks of the Eastern Alps, which are typically more prominent from this perspective during the northward climb.
The right side provides a more diverse sequence of landscapes, featuring the Desertas Islands after takeoff, the central Spanish Meseta, a more direct view of the Pyrenees, and the best chance to see the Prague skyline during the final descent.
The right side provides the most iconic views, including a high-altitude look at the Balkan Mountains, a spectacular crossing of the Danube, and a prime view of the Hungarian capital, Budapest.
The left side offers a stunning departure over the Volga River and the Saratov city center, followed by a superior angle for viewing Prague's historic skyline during the standard approach into Václav Havel Airport.
The right side is superior for this route as it typically offers the most iconic views of both Edinburgh's historic skyline upon departure and the winding Vltava River with Prague's red-roofed city center during the final approach.
The right side offers superior views of the famous Loire Valley châteaux shortly after takeoff and a more consistent panoramic view of Prague's historic spires and the Vltava River during the standard approach into Václav Havel Airport.
The left side offers a superior sequence of views including the rugged Pindus mountain range, the sparkling Adriatic coastline of Montenegro and Croatia, and the dramatic karst landscapes of the Dinaric Alps.
The right side of the aircraft offers a premium vantage point for several iconic Central European capitals, including potential views of Budapest and Bratislava, as well as a more favorable perspective of the Prague cityscape during the final approach.
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior vantage point for seeing the Wicklow Mountains upon departure, the urban sprawl of London during the UK crossing, and the stunning architecture of Prague, including the castle and Vltava River, on the final approach into Václav Havel Airport.