Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abu Dhabi to Mahe. While takeoff favors the right for Gulf views, the landing experience on the left—featuring the dramatic granite peaks and turquoise lagoons of the Seychelles—is more visually striking and memorable. The approach to Mahe offers superior scenic value for the majority of passengers.

During takeoff from Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Persian Gulf coastline and the Hajar Mountains to the southeast as the aircraft climbs out. The left side faces inland toward the flat desert interior with minimal visual interest during initial climb. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf (immediate coastline), Hajar Mountains (southeast horizon), Abu Dhabi city grid (below during climb), Jebel Hafeet (distant peak to the south).

When landing at Seychelles International (SEZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Seychelles archipelago's granite peaks and turquoise lagoons during descent into Mahe. The approach typically comes from the northwest, making the left side ideal for viewing the island's dramatic topography and surrounding smaller islands. Notable sights include: Morne Seychellois (highest peak on Mahe, ~905 m), Sainte Anne Marine National Park islands (northeast of Mahe), Indian Ocean reef systems (turquoise shallows), Mahe's eastern coastline.

The flight from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Seychelles International (SEZ) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean with minimal landmarks at cruise altitude. Passengers may glimpse the Musandam Peninsula (Oman) shortly after departure if flying southeast. The vast open ocean dominates the middle 3 hours of the flight. As the aircraft approaches the Seychelles, the transition from deep blue ocean to the shallow turquoise waters surrounding the archipelago becomes visible approximately 30 minutes before landing.