At Canouan in Canouan Island: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Canouan Island itself, Mustique Island to the south, Bequia Island further south, the Sir William Wallace Channel between islands.

When taking off from Canouan (CIW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the dramatic Grenadine Islands chain stretching southward, including Mustique and Bequia. The left side faces open ocean with minimal scenic interest during the initial climb-out. Notable sights include: Canouan Island itself, Mustique Island to the south, Bequia Island further south, the Sir William Wallace Channel between islands.

When landing at Canouan (CIW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Canouan's runway (09/27) typically handles approaches from the northeast, and the left side offers views of the dramatic southern Grenadines archipelago, including Mayreau and the Union Islands stretching toward the horizon. You'll also see the turquoise shallow banks and reef systems that define this region's geography. Notable sights include: Mayreau Island, Union Island chain, Tobago Cays reef system, Caribbean Sea shelf gradient from deep blue to turquoise.

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