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Best window seat at Avalon

Which side of the plane?

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

Taking offRIGHT

Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne city skyline, Bellarine Peninsula coastline

LandingLEFT

Port Phillip Bay, Geelong coastline, You Yangs Regional Park

🛫 Taking Off from Avalon (AVV)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting north on runway 36, the right side faces east over Port Phillip Bay, with the Melbourne skyline visible in the distance as you climb out. It's a much more scenic view than the flat farmland to the west.
Look forPort Phillip Bay, Melbourne city skyline (distant), Bellarine Peninsula coastline, You Yangs granite ranges (visible behind on the left)

🛬 Landing at Avalon (AVV)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on runway 18 means you're flying south with Port Phillip Bay on your left. You'll get a clear view of the bay's western shoreline and Geelong in the distance as you descend, while the right side just shows flat farmland.
Look forPort Phillip Bay, Geelong coastline, You Yangs Regional Park (briefly ahead), rural farmland near Lara

Avalon is a small single-runway airport with one modest terminal, functioning as a secondary, budget-oriented alternative to Melbourne's main international airport (Tullamarine). It has historically handled domestic Jetstar flights and, at times, low-cost international services.

⛰️ Elevation36 ft
🛫 Runways1 (18/36)
✈️ HubJetstar
📍 NearbyMEB 32 miMEL 32 miMBW 35 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Avalon (AVV)?

At Avalon in Avalon: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne city skyline (distant), Bellarine Peninsula coastline, You Yangs granite ranges (visible behind on the left).

What can I see during takeoff from Avalon in Avalon?

When taking off from Avalon (AVV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing north on runway 36, the right side faces east over Port Phillip Bay, with the Melbourne skyline visible in the distance as you climb out. It's a much more scenic view than the flat farmland to the west. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne city skyline (distant), Bellarine Peninsula coastline, You Yangs granite ranges (visible behind on the left).

What can I see when landing at Avalon in Avalon?

When landing at Avalon (AVV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 18 means you're flying south with Port Phillip Bay on your left. You'll get a clear view of the bay's western shoreline and Geelong in the distance as you descend, while the right side just shows flat farmland. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay, Geelong coastline, You Yangs Regional Park (briefly ahead), rural farmland near Lara.

What factors affect the best window seat at Avalon?

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