At Adelaide International in Adelaide: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Adelaide Hills escarpment, Adelaide city grid and suburbs, Gulf St Vincent coastline (depending on initial heading), Mount Lofty ranges.

When taking off from Adelaide International (ADL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Adelaide typically departs to the north or northeast, and the left side offers views of the Adelaide Hills escarpment and the city sprawl. You'll see the urban grid of Adelaide itself and the distinctive terrain rising inland, which is far more interesting than the flat, featureless plains to the right (west/southwest). Notable sights include: Adelaide Hills escarpment, Adelaide city grid and suburbs, Gulf St Vincent coastline (depending on initial heading), Mount Lofty ranges.

When landing at Adelaide International (ADL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Adelaide typically lands on Runway 05 (northeast approach) or Runway 23 (southwest approach). On a Runway 05 landing, the left side offers views of Gulf St Vincent and the Adelaide Hills to the east. On a Runway 23 landing, the left side faces the city center and coastal suburbs. Either way, left provides more varied geography than the industrial western approaches. Notable sights include: Gulf St Vincent (water body to the west/northwest), Adelaide Hills escarpment (eastern horizon), Port Adelaide industrial area (northern approach), city grid and parklands (central Adelaide).

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