ANR (Antwerp) window seat guide

Best window seat at Deurne

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Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

Antwerp city center and cathedral spire, the Scheldt River bend, Antwerp port with cranes and docks

LandingRIGHT

River Scheldt, Antwerp port container terminals and petrochemical tank farms, Antwerp city skyline with the Cathedral of Our Lady spire

🛫 Taking Off from Antwerp (ANR)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting on runway 29 climbs out to the WNW, and Antwerp's city center along with the Scheldt River and port area sits just off the nose to the north, putting it on the right side of the aircraft. You'll get a good look at the historic core, the river bend, and the sprawling dock/crane complex beyond it before the plane turns onto its route heading.
Look forAntwerp city center and cathedral spire, the Scheldt River bend, Antwerp port with cranes and docks, Deurne suburb directly below on departure

🛬 Landing at Antwerp (ANR)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 29, you approach from the east-southeast and fly over the northern edge of Antwerp before touchdown. The right-side windows give a clear view of the Scheldt River and Antwerp's massive port complex, plus glimpses of the city skyline including the cathedral spire, all lying just north of the flight path.
Look forRiver Scheldt, Antwerp port container terminals and petrochemical tank farms, Antwerp city skyline with the Cathedral of Our Lady spire, and the E313/A12 motorway interchanges northeast of the runway

Antwerp Airport (Deurne) is a small regional airport with a single runway and one compact terminal, handling mostly short-haul European flights and business traffic rather than large-scale commercial operations.

⛰️ Elevation39 ft
🛫 Runways1 (11/29)
✈️ HubAir Antwerp

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Deurne (ANR)?

At Deurne in Antwerp: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Antwerp city center and cathedral spire, the Scheldt River bend, Antwerp port with cranes and docks, Deurne suburb directly below on departure.

What can I see during takeoff from Deurne in Antwerp?

When taking off from Deurne (ANR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 29 climbs out to the WNW, and Antwerp's city center along with the Scheldt River and port area sits just off the nose to the north, putting it on the right side of the aircraft. You'll get a good look at the historic core, the river bend, and the sprawling dock/crane complex beyond it before the plane turns onto its route heading. Notable sights include: Antwerp city center and cathedral spire, the Scheldt River bend, Antwerp port with cranes and docks, Deurne suburb directly below on departure.

What can I see when landing at Deurne in Antwerp?

When landing at Deurne (ANR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 29, you approach from the east-southeast and fly over the northern edge of Antwerp before touchdown. The right-side windows give a clear view of the Scheldt River and Antwerp's massive port complex, plus glimpses of the city skyline including the cathedral spire, all lying just north of the flight path. Notable sights include: River Scheldt, Antwerp port container terminals and petrochemical tank farms, Antwerp city skyline with the Cathedral of Our Lady spire, and the E313/A12 motorway interchanges northeast of the runway.

What factors affect the best window seat at Deurne?

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