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Best window seat at Chhatrapati Shivaji International

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

Taking offLEFT

Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim Bay, Worli coastline

LandingRIGHT

Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim Bay, Arabian Sea coastline

🛫 Taking Off from Bombay (BOM)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting on runway 27 heads the aircraft westward, and the left (south-facing) side gives a great view of central Mumbai's coastline as the plane climbs out. You'll see the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim Bay, and the dense skyline stretching toward Worli and Nariman Point before the city gives way to the Arabian Sea.
Look forBandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim Bay, Worli coastline, Nariman Point skyline in the distance
Left window seat view during takeoff from Bombay (BOM) — Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim Bay, Worli coastline, Nariman Point skyline in the distanceLeft Side
Right window seat view during takeoff from Bombay (BOM) — Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim Bay, Worli coastline, Nariman Point skyline in the distanceRight Side

🛬 Landing at Bombay (BOM)

Best sideRight
WhyOn the typical runway 09 approach, the aircraft flies in from the Arabian Sea heading east, and the right side of the plane faces south toward Mumbai's coastline. You get a clear view of Mahim Bay, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and the dense southern Mumbai skyline before touchdown.
Look forBandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim Bay, Arabian Sea coastline, southern Mumbai skyline
Left window seat view during landing at Bombay (BOM) — Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim Bay, Arabian Sea coastline, southern Mumbai skylineLeft Side
Right window seat view during landing at Bombay (BOM) — Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim Bay, Arabian Sea coastline, southern Mumbai skylineRight Side
MumbaiPhoto: Keith Lobo

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has two integrated terminals, with Terminal 2 handling all international and most domestic flights in a striking modern design featuring extensive Indian art installations. It's one of India's busiest airports, operating with two intersecting runways that constrain capacity during peak hours.

⛰️ Elevation39 ft
🛫 Runways2 (09/27, 14/32)
✈️ HubAir India, IndiGo, Vistara
📍 NearbyNMI 15 miPNQ 77 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views at Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?

At Chhatrapati Shivaji International in Bombay: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim Bay, Worli coastline, Nariman Point skyline in the distance.

What can I see during takeoff from Chhatrapati Shivaji International in Bombay?

When taking off from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 27 heads the aircraft westward, and the left (south-facing) side gives a great view of central Mumbai's coastline as the plane climbs out. You'll see the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim Bay, and the dense skyline stretching toward Worli and Nariman Point before the city gives way to the Arabian Sea. Notable sights include: Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim Bay, Worli coastline, Nariman Point skyline in the distance.

What can I see when landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International in Bombay?

When landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical runway 09 approach, the aircraft flies in from the Arabian Sea heading east, and the right side of the plane faces south toward Mumbai's coastline. You get a clear view of Mahim Bay, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and the dense southern Mumbai skyline before touchdown. Notable sights include: Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mahim Bay, Arabian Sea coastline, southern Mumbai skyline.

What factors affect the best window seat at Chhatrapati Shivaji International?

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.