At Bole International in Addis Ababa: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Entoto Mountains (north), Ethiopian Highlands escarpment, Addis Ababa urban sprawl (south and west during climb), occasional glimpses of smaller peaks in the Shewa region.

When taking off from Bole International (ADD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Addis Ababa's primary runways (03R/21L and 03L/21R) typically depart eastbound or westbound. During eastbound departures (the more common direction), the right side offers views of the Ethiopian Highlands' dramatic escarpment and the Entoto Mountains rising to the northeast. Westbound departures show less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Entoto Mountains (north), Ethiopian Highlands escarpment, Addis Ababa urban sprawl (south and west during climb), occasional glimpses of smaller peaks in the Shewa region.

When landing at Bole International (ADD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Addis Ababa's primary runways (03/21) align roughly north-south. On approach from the north or northeast, the left side offers views of the city's elevated terrain and the escarpment edge that defines the landscape. You'll see the urban sprawl and the dramatic topography that makes this airport's setting distinctive. Notable sights include: Addis Ababa city grid and high-altitude plateau terrain, the Ethiopian highlands escarpment to the west, Entoto Mountains in the distance to the north, scattered vegetation and agricultural patchwork of the surrounding plateau.

The best window seat at Bole International (ADD) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Addis Ababa (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.