About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Bangalore (BLR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abu Dhabi to Bangalore. While takeoff offers compelling gulf scenery on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more sustained visual interest with Bangalore's urban geography and the plateau-to-mountains transition. Left seats capture the destination's distinctive landscape features more clearly.
What can I see during takeoff from Abu Dhabi International in Abu Dhabi?
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 contrast between Abu Dhabi's developed waterfront and the desert interior as the aircraft climbs southeastward. The gulf's turquoise shallows and offshore islands are distinctive from altitude. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf (immediate right), Abu Dhabi city grid and corniche, Sir Bani Yas Island (larger island visible offshore), Jebel Dhanna peninsula to the west.
What can I see when landing at Bangalore in Bangalore?
When landing at Bangalore (BLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of Bangalore's urban sprawl and the surrounding Deccan Plateau terrain during descent. The city's distinctive layout with lakes and green spaces contrasts with the drier plateau landscape, and approaching from the northwest typically provides good visibility of these features. Notable sights include: Bangalore city sprawl and IT corridor districts, Ulsoor Lake and Sankey Tank (visible water bodies), Deccan Plateau terrain, Western Ghats mountains on the distant southwestern horizon.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Bangalore?
The flight from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Bangalore (BLR) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the Abu Dhabi to Bangalore flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Arabian Sea heading southeast, passing over the Oman coast near Muscat (visible on some routes), then over the Oman interior mountains and into the Indian subcontinent. The Thar Desert and Rajasthan's arid terrain appear in the midpoint, followed by the transition to the Deccan Plateau as the aircraft approaches Bangalore from the northwest. The Western Ghats become increasingly prominent as the descent continues toward southern India.