MAA (Madras) window seat guide

At Chennai International in Madras: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Chennai city skyline and Marina Beach coastline, Adyar River mouth, Bay of Bengal shoreline, IT corridor along OMR in the distance.

When taking off from Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the common runway 25 departure (heading WSW), the aircraft banks away from the coast, and the right side gives a good look back toward Chennai's skyline, the Adyar river mouth, and the curve of the Bay of Bengal coastline before the city recedes. The left side mostly shows the flatter Pallikaranai marshland and southern suburbs, less distinct from altitude. Notable sights include: Chennai city skyline and Marina Beach coastline, Adyar River mouth, Bay of Bengal shoreline, IT corridor along OMR in the distance.

When landing at Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 25 means you approach from the northeast over the Bay of Bengal before crossing the coast near Chennai. Sitting on the right side gives you a clear view of the Chennai coastline, the Adyar river mouth, and the green patch of Guindy National Park just north of the runway as you descend. Notable sights include: Bay of Bengal coastline, Adyar river estuary, Guindy National Park, Chennai city skyline to the north.

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