The descent often provides excellent views of the winding Don River and the distant skyline of Rostov-on-Don as the plane aligns with the runway.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the most iconic peaks of the Caucasus, including Europe's highest mountain, Elbrus, and the stunning snow-capped Mount Ararat shortly after takeoff.
The left side offers an unbeatable departure view of the Dubai skyline and the Burj Khalifa, followed by a prime view of Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, during the Caucasus crossing.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Taurus Mountains immediately after takeoff, the stunning Crimean shoreline, and the turquoise shallows of the Sea of Azov during descent.
The right side offers superior views of the Aral Sea remnants, the intricate labyrinth of the Volga River Delta, and a clearer perspective of the Don region's agricultural landscapes without sun glare.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning Crimean coastline and the unique geography of the Sea of Azov before descending into the Don River basin.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Zagros and Caucasus mountain ranges, along with the coastline of the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea's western edge.
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of St. Petersburg upon departure and provides better lighting conditions for photography on these southbound flights, especially in the afternoon.
The right side provides front-row seats to the Crimean Bridge and the intricate wetlands of the Don River delta during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic geological features of the Ustyurt Plateau, the stunning intricate greenery of the Volga River Delta, and the sprawling Don River basin during the descent into Rostov.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic peaks of the High Tatras and the sweeping arc of the Carpathian Mountains, combined with a potential glimpse of the Sea of Azov on the approach.
The right side offers a more scenic blend of Mediterranean peninsulas, the distant silhouettes of the Caucasus Mountains, and the unique geography of the Kerch Strait.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Zeravshan mountains upon departure, the intricate green network of the Volga Delta near Astrakhan, and the scenic descent over the Don River basin.