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 a superior panoramic view of the Thames Estuary upon departure and typically provides a better angle of the Berlin city skyline, including the iconic TV Tower, during the descent into the southern approach of the airport.
The right side offers a superior mix of English coastal views, the unique Dutch polders, and a scenic approach over the historic palaces of Potsdam and the Havel lakes.
The right side offers superior mountain views including the Wicklow and Welsh ranges, followed by the industrial heart of Europe and the scenic approach into Berlin's lake-filled suburbs.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Masurian Lake District in Poland and typically provides the best angle for spotting the Berlin skyline and the iconic TV Tower during the final approach into the airport.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers a more dramatic perspective of the Scandinavian coastline, the architectural marvel of the Øresund Bridge, and a better angle of the Mecklenburg Lake District upon entering German airspace.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Vosges Mountains early on, the Frankfurt skyline at cruising altitude, and the scenic lake districts of Potsdam during the descent.
The left side offers superior views of the Essex coastline upon departure and the best chance to see the iconic Berlin skyline, including the TV Tower, during the final approach phase.
The left side generally offers more scenic views of the Aegean archipelago and a better angle for spotting major Central European landmarks like Prague during the descent.