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 superior views of the dramatic Rila and Pirin mountain ranges in the distance, plus a more direct view of Vitosha Mountain and the city of Sofia during the final approach.
The right side offers spectacular views of the winding Iskar Gorge and the rugged limestone cliffs of the Western Balkan Mountains during the descent into Sofia.
The left side offers superior views of three major European capitalsโVienna, Budapest, and Belgradeโalong with the winding Danube river.
The left side offers a stunning sequence starting with the expansive Lake Garda, the distinct geography of the Venetian Lagoon, and the rugged northern reaches of the Balkan Mountains.
The left side offers the most consistent landscape variety, ranging from the sprawling Moscow urban layout to the dramatic peaks of the Balkan Mountains and Vitosha Mountain during the final approach into Sofia.