At Chhatrapati Shivaji International in Bombay: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Arabian Sea with shipping traffic, Mumbai's dense urban sprawl and high-rise clusters, Salsette Island's eastern shoreline, Western Ghats ridge line on the distant inland horizon.

When taking off from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Right side for the best views. BOM's primary runways (09L/09R and 27L/27R) typically depart eastbound or westbound. Eastbound departures (most common) give right-seat passengers excellent views of the Arabian Sea coastline, Mumbai's sprawling urban grid, and the Western Ghats rising inland. Westbound departures favor left seats, but eastbound is more frequent. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea with shipping traffic, Mumbai's dense urban sprawl and high-rise clusters, Salsette Island's eastern shoreline, Western Ghats ridge line on the distant inland horizon.

When landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Left side for the best views. BOM's primary runways (09L/27R and 09R/27L) are oriented east-west. During typical westbound approaches and landings, the left side offers views of the Arabian Sea, Mumbai Harbour, and the city's coastal geography. The right side faces inland toward the industrial areas and Thane district with less distinctive visual landmarks. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea, Mumbai Harbour with shipping traffic, Colaba Peninsula, Marine Drive coastal arc, Worli area industrial zone.

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