On approach to runway 27, passengers on the left side can enjoy clear views of the Vitosha mountain range and the residential districts lining the southern Sofia valley.
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the Austrian and Slovenian Alps, providing dramatic views of snow-capped peaks and deep glacial valleys that far outweigh the urban views of the left side.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most dramatic scenery, including the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Alps and the rugged ridges of the Dinaric Alps as you traverse the Balkan Peninsula.
The right side offers a spectacular sequence of Mediterranean islands, the iconic silhouette of Mount Vesuvius, and the dramatic turquoise waters of the Albanian Riviera before reaching Sofia.
The left side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada, the Balearic Islands, and the stunning island chains of the Dalmatian coast across the Adriatic.
The right side of the aircraft typically offers a more direct and expansive view of the majestic Alpine ranges of Switzerland and Austria, followed by the rugged peaks of the Balkans during the descent into Sofia.
The right side of the aircraft is superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the snow-capped Austrian Alps and a spectacular view of the Vitosha Mountain during the descent into Sofia.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the spectacular Dalmatian coast, its numerous islands, and the highest mountain peaks of the Balkan Peninsula.
The right side offers a superior panorama of the high Swiss Alps shortly after takeoff and an unparalleled view of Vitosha Mountain during the descent into Sofia.
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Italian Alps and Dolomites shortly after takeoff, followed by the stunning sight of the Venetian Lagoon and the northern Adriatic coastline.
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic Alpine scenery in Europe. As you fly southeast, you'll witness the high peaks of the Austrian and Julian Alps, culminating in a spectacular view of Vitosha Mountain upon arrival in Sofia.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, the iconic peninsulas of Chalkidiki, and the lush, forested Rhodope Mountains as you cross into Bulgaria.
The right side offers an exceptional view of the rugged Zagros Mountains in Iran, the deep blue waters of Lake Van in Eastern Turkey, and the spectacular crossing of the Bosphorus Strait near Istanbul.