The approach features the scenic lakes and forests of Southeast Berlin, with the right side offering a clear view towards the city's urban core. On final approach, passengers can spot the iconic Fernsehturm (TV Tower) and the dense residential blocks of the capital.
The right side offers superior views of the major European cities and significant river systems, including the dramatic urban sprawl of Budapest and the winding Danube.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Carpathian and High Tatra mountain ranges, as well as views of the Black Sea coastline shortly after takeoff.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Dutch coastline, the industrial scale of the Port of Rotterdam, and the iconic Berlin skyline during the final approach phase.
The left side offers a more consistent view of major urban centers including the St. Petersburg outskirts, a direct view of Riga, and the iconic Berlin skyline during the southern approach to the airport.
The right side offers a superior view of the Hungarian capital, Budapest, and the lush biosphere of the Spreewald during the final descent into Berlin.
The right side offers a superior mix of natural landscapes and iconic landmarks, including the Ardennes forests, distant views of Cologne Cathedral, the Harz Mountains, and the scenic lake district of Potsdam during the descent into Berlin.
The right side of the aircraft typically provides superior views of major urban centers including the Sofia city center, Budapest, and Dresden, along with a distant view of the High Tatra mountains.
The right side offers superior lighting with less sun glare for most of the westward journey and provides the iconic view of the Berlin city center, including the TV Tower, during the final approach into the airport.
The left side provides a scenic overview of the Norwegian coastline upon departure, views of the Danish archipelago, and the iconic Berlin skyline including the TV Tower during the final approach.
The Right Side provides a superior panorama of the Northern Limestone Alps during departure and typically offers better views of the Berlin skyline during the approach to the capital.
The right side offers superior views of the Wicklow Mountains upon departure, followed by the dense urban layout of the Randstad in the Netherlands and the German industrial heartland of the Ruhr region.
The left side is superior for its dramatic departure views over the Portuguese Atlantic coast and the likelihood of seeing the Paris skyline and the northern German plains on approach.