At Sumburgh in Sumburgh: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Sumburgh Head cliffs, Fitful Head, Mousa Island, Fair Isle (distant), multiple freshwater lochs dotting the landscape.

When taking off from Sumburgh (LSI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Shetland Islands' dramatic coastline and the North Sea as you climb out. Sumburgh sits at the southern tip of Mainland Shetland, so departing aircraft typically climb northwestward, giving left-side passengers the best views of the rugged cliffs, lochs, and surrounding islands. Notable sights include: Sumburgh Head cliffs, Fitful Head, Mousa Island, Fair Isle (distant), multiple freshwater lochs dotting the landscape.

When landing at Sumburgh (LSI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Sumburgh Airport sits at the southern tip of the Shetland Mainland, and most approaches come from the south or southeast over the North Sea. The right side offers views of the dramatic cliffs and coastline of Sumburgh Head, plus the distinctive landscape of southern Shetland as you descend toward the runway. Notable sights include: Sumburgh Head cliffs, Jarlshof archaeological site, Mousa Broch (visible on clear days to the east), rocky Shetland coastline with small lochs.

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