At Cape Town International in Cape Town: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Table Mountain, False Bay, Hottentots Holland Mountains, Cape Peninsula coastline.

When taking off from Cape Town International (CPT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Cape Town International's primary runways (01L/19R and 01R/19L) typically see departures heading northeast or southwest. A left-side seat offers the best views of Table Mountain and the Northern Suburbs during northeast departures, or the False Bay coastline and Hottentots Holland Mountains during southwest departures. Either way, the left side captures the dramatic topography that defines the Cape Peninsula. Notable sights include: Table Mountain, False Bay, Hottentots Holland Mountains, Cape Peninsula coastline.

When landing at Cape Town International (CPT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Cape Town International's primary runway (09/27) typically uses runway 09 for landings when winds permit, which means you'll be descending from the northeast. The left side offers direct views of Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles ridge as you approach from over the Cape Flats, plus the Atlantic coastline and Robben Island in the distance. Notable sights include: Table Mountain (dominant backdrop), Twelve Apostles mountain range, Robben Island (offshore), Atlantic coastline and beaches.

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