Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abu Dhabi to Baku. While takeoff favors the right for Abu Dhabi's coastal features, the landing view from the left is more dramatic and geographically significant, offering views of the Caspian Sea and Baku's distinctive urban profile. Left-side seats provide the better overall experience for this route.

During takeoff from Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Persian Gulf coastline and the distinctive geometry of Abu Dhabi's artificial islands during the initial climb. The view extends northeast toward the Hajar Mountains on the horizon. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf (immediate right), Saadiyat Island and The Corniche district (below), Hajar Mountains (distant northeast horizon), Al Ain oasis region (far distance).

When landing at Bina (BAK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best view of Baku's Absheron Peninsula and the Caspian Sea during descent. The city's distinctive layout along the coast and the oil field infrastructure become visible on approach. Notable sights include: Caspian Sea (left and below), Absheron Peninsula (left foreground), Baku Old City and Flame Towers (center-left during final approach), Gobustan mud volcanoes region (inland to the south).

The flight from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Bina (BAK) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Strait of Hormuz (visible 30 minutes after departure), then tracks northeast over the Oman Mountains and Iranian plateau. The Alborz Mountains form a distant backdrop to the south around the midpoint. The route then crosses into Azerbaijan airspace, with the Caucasus Mountains becoming visible on the northern horizon in the final hour before descent into Baku.