At Islay in Islay: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Sound of Islay (water body), Paps of Jura (three distinctive peaks across the sound), Islay's rugged coastline, small settlements like Port Ellen visible below.

When taking off from Islay (ILY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Sound of Islay and the Paps of Jura during initial climb. Right side faces inland terrain with less dramatic scenery. The left provides immediate water views and distinctive mountain profiles that are iconic to this region. Notable sights include: Sound of Islay (water body), Paps of Jura (three distinctive peaks across the sound), Islay's rugged coastline, small settlements like Port Ellen visible below.

When landing at Islay (ILY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Islay Airport's main runway (09/27) typically handles approaches from the east, meaning left-side seats face south toward the Paps of Jura and the Sound of Islay during descent. You'll see the dramatic mountainous terrain of Jura and the intricate coastline that defines this approach corridor. Notable sights include: Paps of Jura (three distinctive peaks), Sound of Islay (water channel), Islay's eastern coastline with Loch Indaal, Jura's rugged interior ridgeline.

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