At Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport in Funchal: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Madeira's northern cliffs and coastal escarpment, the Atlantic Ocean extending northward, São Jorge islet (if visible during initial climb), Funchal city and harbor below during early departure phase.

When taking off from Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Funchal's runway 05/23 typically uses northwesterly departures, which climb over Madeira's dramatic northern coastline and the Atlantic. The left side faces the island's rugged terrain, steep cliffs, and the coastal features that make this airport visually distinctive during climb-out. Notable sights include: Madeira's northern cliffs and coastal escarpment, the Atlantic Ocean extending northward, São Jorge islet (if visible during initial climb), Funchal city and harbor below during early departure phase.

When landing at Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), sit on the Left side for the best views. FNC's primary runway (05/23) typically handles approaches from the northeast. Left-side seats offer views of Madeira's dramatic northern coastline, the steep cliffs and terraced slopes of the island's interior, and the approach path over the Atlantic before crossing the rugged terrain surrounding the airport. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean to the north, Madeira's northern coastal cliffs and ravines, terraced agricultural slopes on the island's slopes, Funchal city sprawl in the middle distance to the south.

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