Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Iloilo to Manila. The left side misses the Guimaras view on departure but captures the Visayan Sea and Sibuyan Sea during the cruise, and delivers the iconic Manila Bay approach on landing. The Manila Bay finale is the most visually rewarding single moment of the flight.

During takeoff from Iloilo (ILO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Iloilo Airport's primary runway (04/22) means northbound departures on Runway 04 track northeast over Iloilo City and the Iloilo Strait. The right side gives you a clear view of the strait and the coast of Guimaras Island just across the water, while the city spreads out below. Notable sights include: Iloilo Strait, Guimaras Island, Iloilo City waterfront, Panay coastal lowlands.

When landing at Ninoy Aquino International (MNL), sit on the Left side for the best views. NAIA typically uses Runway 06/24 or 13/31 depending on wind. Approaches from the south on Runway 06 or 13 bring the left side over Manila Bay, giving a sweeping view of the bay, the Pasig River mouth, and the Manila skyline. The right side faces inland toward Laguna de Bay on some approaches but the bay view on the left is more dramatic. Notable sights include: Manila Bay, Manila skyline and Roxas Boulevard waterfront, Pasig River mouth, Laguna de Bay (distant, right side).

The flight from Iloilo (ILO) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) takes Approximately 55 to 70 minutes.

The flight tracks north-northeast across the Visayan Sea, passing over or near the northern tip of Panay, then crossing the Sibuyan Sea. The island of Romblon and the Romblon group are visible below mid-flight. As the aircraft descends toward Manila, the southern Luzon coastline and Laguna de Bay become visible to the east before the approach over Manila Bay.