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Best window seat at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

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Taking offLEFT

Nandi Hills, Devanahalli town near the airport, scattered irrigation tanks/lakes on the Deccan plateau

LandingRIGHT

Bangalore city sprawl and tech park clusters to the south, patchwork of rural fields and small reservoirs like Hesaraghatta Lake to the southwest, Devanahalli town near the airport perimeter

🛫 Taking Off from Bangalore (BLR)

Best sideLeft
WhyOn the most common departure (runway 09R, climbing east), the left side faces north, giving a good view of the Nandi Hills range rising above the Deccan plateau about 20 km away. The right side mostly shows flat agricultural plains and reservoirs with Bangalore's urban sprawl too distant to distinguish clearly right after takeoff.
Look forNandi Hills, Devanahalli town near the airport, scattered irrigation tanks/lakes on the Deccan plateau, patchwork farmland
Left window seat view during takeoff from Bangalore (BLR) — Nandi Hills, Devanahalli town near the airport, scattered irrigation tanks/lakes on the Deccan plateau, patchwork farmlandLeft Side
Right window seat view during takeoff from Bangalore (BLR) — Nandi Hills, Devanahalli town near the airport, scattered irrigation tanks/lakes on the Deccan plateau, patchwork farmlandRight Side

🛬 Landing at Bangalore (BLR)

Best sideRight
WhyOn the typical 09L approach, aircraft come in from the west and fly east toward the airport, which sits north of the city. Sitting on the right side gives you a southward view over Bangalore's sprawling urban grid and IT-corridor development in the distance during the descent.
Look forBangalore city sprawl and tech park clusters to the south, patchwork of rural fields and small reservoirs like Hesaraghatta Lake to the southwest, Devanahalli town near the airport perimeter
Left window seat view during landing at Bangalore (BLR) — Bangalore city sprawl and tech park clusters to the south, patchwork of rural fields and small reservoirs like Hesaraghatta Lake to the southwest, Devanahalli town near the airport perimeterLeft Side
Right window seat view during landing at Bangalore (BLR) — Bangalore city sprawl and tech park clusters to the south, patchwork of rural fields and small reservoirs like Hesaraghatta Lake to the southwest, Devanahalli town near the airport perimeterRight Side

Kempegowda International Airport is India's third-busiest airport, with two passenger terminals (T1 and the newer T2, dubbed a 'terminal in a garden' for its greenery and sustainable design). It operates two parallel runways capable of handling wide-body aircraft on long-haul international routes.

⛰️ Elevation2,999 ft
🛫 Runways2 (09L/27R, 09R/27L)
✈️ HubIndiGo, Air India
📍 NearbyMYQ 85 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)?

At Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Nandi Hills, Devanahalli town near the airport, scattered irrigation tanks/lakes on the Deccan plateau, patchwork farmland.

What can I see during takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?

When taking off from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the most common departure (runway 09R, climbing east), the left side faces north, giving a good view of the Nandi Hills range rising above the Deccan plateau about 20 km away. The right side mostly shows flat agricultural plains and reservoirs with Bangalore's urban sprawl too distant to distinguish clearly right after takeoff. Notable sights include: Nandi Hills, Devanahalli town near the airport, scattered irrigation tanks/lakes on the Deccan plateau, patchwork farmland.

What can I see when landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?

When landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical 09L approach, aircraft come in from the west and fly east toward the airport, which sits north of the city. Sitting on the right side gives you a southward view over Bangalore's sprawling urban grid and IT-corridor development in the distance during the descent. Notable sights include: Bangalore city sprawl and tech park clusters to the south, patchwork of rural fields and small reservoirs like Hesaraghatta Lake to the southwest, Devanahalli town near the airport perimeter.

What factors affect the best window seat at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru?

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