At Rafael Nunez in Cartagena: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Cartagena's walled old town (visible as a dense urban cluster near the coast), Cartagena Bay with its shallow turquoise waters, the Rosario Islands archipelago (small forested islands scattered offshore), and the Caribbean coastline transitioning from developed waterfront to mangrove areas.

When taking off from Rafael Nunez (CTG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Rafael Nunez typically departs to the north or northeast over the Caribbean Sea and Cartagena Bay. The left side offers views of the historic walled city, nearby islands (Rosario Islands), and the coastline as you climb out. The right side faces inland terrain with less distinctive geography during initial climb. Notable sights include: Cartagena's walled old town (visible as a dense urban cluster near the coast), Cartagena Bay with its shallow turquoise waters, the Rosario Islands archipelago (small forested islands scattered offshore), and the Caribbean coastline transitioning from developed waterfront to mangrove areas.

When landing at Rafael Nunez (CTG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Rafael Nunez airport sits on a peninsula jutting into the Caribbean, with the runway oriented roughly east-west (09/27). Left-side seats on approach from the north or west offer views of the Caribbean coastline, Cartagena's old walled city, and the archipelago of Rosario Islands. Right seats see mostly inland terrain and mangrove areas with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Caribbean Sea and coastline, Cartagena's walled old town (Ciudad Vieja) with its distinctive grid pattern, Rosario Islands (Islas del Rosario) dotting the water offshore, mangrove wetlands and lagoons inland.

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