During the standard northern approach to Runway 14, the right side offers the best views of the rolling Swiss countryside and distant snow-capped Alpine peaks. As the plane descends over southern Germany and northern Switzerland, you will see the Rhine River and lush greenery before touchdown.
The right side provides a front-row seat to the iconic Matterhorn and the Monte Rosa massif shortly after departure, offering some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in Europe.
The right side offers an extraordinary sequence of geological wonders, including the active volcano Mount Etna, the smoking Stromboli, and the iconic coastline of mainland Italy including Vesuvius and Rome before crossing the high Alps.
The right side offers a superior mix of rugged coastal mountain ranges and a traverse over the highest parts of the Julian and Austrian Alps, concluding with views of Lake Constance.
The right side offers unparalleled vistas of the high Alps, including the Mont Blanc massif and the Bernese Oberland, paired with the sweeping shoreline of Lake Geneva.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the most dramatic peaks of the Alps, from the Julian Alps in Slovenia to the Swiss Glarus Alps, ending with a view of Lake Zurich.
The Right Side is the clear winner for this route, providing a front-row seat to the intricate Dalmatian Coast and the most dramatic transition from the Mediterranean into the high peaks of the Dolomites and Swiss Alps.
The right side offers a breathtaking panoramic perspective of the French and Swiss Alps, including views of Mont Blanc and the sprawling Swiss Plateau.
Flying north from Milan to Zurich takes you directly over the highest part of the Alps. The left side is generally superior as it offers a closer look at the massive Monte Rosa massif and the glaciated peaks of the Valais and Bernese Oberland during the short flight duration.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the intricate Greek islands, the spectacular Dalmatian coast of Croatia, and a panoramic entry into the Swiss Alps.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic peaks of the Austrian and Swiss Alps, including the Hohe Tauern and the high-altitude glaciers of Tyrol.
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of the High Alps and the dramatic lake landscapes of Central Switzerland during the descent into Zurich.
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the highest Bernese Alps peaks and a stunning approach over the city of Zurich and Mount Pilatus.