At Auckland International in Auckland: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Waitemata Harbour, Devonport Peninsula, Mount Eden (volcanic cone), Rangitoto Island (in distance), Manukau Harbour (southbound), Auckland CBD skyline.

When taking off from Auckland International (AKL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Auckland typically departs northbound on Runway 03 or uses Runway 21 for southbound ops. A left-side seat during northbound departure gives you the Waitemata Harbour, Devonport, and the volcanic cones of the North Shore. During southbound departure on Runway 21, the left side shows the Manukau Harbour and the city's southern sprawl. Notable sights include: Waitemata Harbour, Devonport Peninsula, Mount Eden (volcanic cone), Rangitoto Island (in distance), Manukau Harbour (southbound), Auckland CBD skyline.

When landing at Auckland International (AKL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Auckland's primary runways (03L/03R and 05L/05R) mean most landing approaches come from the northeast or east. Left-side seats offer views of the Waitemata Harbour, Rangitoto Island, and the city skyline during descent. Right-side seats face inland terrain with fewer distinctive landmarks. Notable sights include: Waitemata Harbour, Rangitoto Island (extinct volcanic cone), Auckland city CBD and Sky Tower, Devonport peninsula.

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