At Sochi in Sochi: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Caucasus Mountains (snow-capped peaks inland), Black Sea coastline, Sochi city sprawl along the shore, Imeretinsky Lowland to the south.

When taking off from Sochi (AER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Sochi's primary runways (04L/04R and 24L/24R) typically depart toward the northeast or southwest. A left-side seat during northeast departures gives you an immediate view of the Caucasus Mountains rising dramatically inland, plus the Black Sea coastline curving away to the south. This is the more scenic orientation for the critical first 10–15 minutes of climb-out. Notable sights include: Caucasus Mountains (snow-capped peaks inland), Black Sea coastline, Sochi city sprawl along the shore, Imeretinsky Lowland to the south.

When landing at Sochi (AER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Sochi International Airport's primary runway (04/22) typically uses the 22 heading for landing from the north, which aligns the approach path over the Black Sea. The left side offers views of the Caucasus Mountains rising dramatically inland and the coastal city of Sochi itself during descent. Notable sights include: Black Sea (immediate water approach), Caucasus Mountains (snow-capped peaks inland to the northeast), Sochi city waterfront and beachfront development, Mzymta River valley.

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