At Sultan Ismail in Johor Bahru: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Strait of Johor, Singapore's Causeway (if visible during climb), Johor Bahru city grid, Kota Tinggi plateau to the west.

When taking off from Sultan Ismail (JHB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Johor Bahru Airport's primary runways (03/21) mean eastbound departures give right-seat passengers a view of the Strait of Johor and Singapore's northern coast. Westbound departures favor the right side for views of Johor's interior and the Kota Tinggi highlands inland. Notable sights include: Strait of Johor, Singapore's Causeway (if visible during climb), Johor Bahru city grid, Kota Tinggi plateau to the west.

When landing at Sultan Ismail (JHB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Sultan Ismail Petra Airport primarily uses Runway 16/34, with most approaches from the north or south. A right-side seat on northbound approaches (landing on Runway 16) gives you a clear view of the Strait of Johor, the causeway connecting Malaysia to Singapore, and the urban sprawl of Johor Bahru itself. On southbound approaches (Runway 34), the right side frames the Johor Bahru city center and surrounding water features. Notable sights include: Strait of Johor, Malaysia-Singapore Causeway, Johor Bahru city grid, mangrove wetlands and coastal inlets to the east.

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