The approach provides clear views of the city's urban layout and the surrounding rural plains, framed by the dramatic mountain peaks that border the region.
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Dinaric Alps and the dramatic mountainous terrain of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.
The right side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the snowy peaks of the Austrian Alps shortly after takeoff and the rugged Dinaric and Prokletije mountain ranges during the descent into Kosovo.
The Right Side is superior primarily for the breathtaking panoramic views of the Bosphorus and the historical peninsula of Istanbul shortly after takeoff from SAW, followed by a scenic approach over the northern Balkan ranges into the Kosovo basin.
The left side offers superior views of major European capitals and the dramatic winding paths of the Danube River, providing a more landmark-heavy experience during the descent into the Balkans.
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Dinaric Alps and the dramatic, jagged peaks of the Prokletije range near the Kosovo border.