Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abu Dhabi to Tel-aviv. While takeoff offers excellent Gulf coastal views, the landing approach provides more sustained and dramatic scenery—the Judean Hills and the transition from sea to elevated terrain are more visually distinctive than the relatively flat Abu Dhabi departure zone.

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 intricate pattern of Abu Dhabi's coastal islands and lagoons during the initial climb. The geometry of the Emirate's developed waterfront is distinctive and photogenic from this angle. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf (immediate offshore), Abu Dhabi's coastal islands and breakwaters, Saadiyat Island development, Yas Island marina complex.

When landing at Ben Gurion (TLV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Judean Hills and the approach corridor over central Israel's terrain. Depending on runway assignment (typically 03 or 21), left seats capture the rolling hills west of Tel Aviv and the transition from coastal plains to elevated terrain. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea (western horizon), Judean Hills ridge line, Tel Aviv metropolitan area sprawl, coastal plain agricultural fields.

The flight from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Ben Gurion (TLV) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Arabian Peninsula's interior plateau (largely featureless desert at altitude), then descends toward the Levant. The Negev Desert dominates the midpoint, appearing as tan and beige terrain with sparse wadi systems. The Dead Sea may be visible as a dark linear feature if the flight path passes near it. The transition from Arabian plateau to the more topographically varied Levantine terrain occurs roughly 45 minutes into the flight.