Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madras to Port Blair. Right-side seats offer superior views for both segments: the coastal delta and Bay of Bengal during departure, and the approach over open water toward the island cluster. The flight path itself runs southeast over water, making right-side seats the consistent advantage.

During takeoff from Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Cooum River delta and Buckingham Canal system as the aircraft climbs out over Chennai's coastal plain. The Bay of Bengal opens up immediately to the right, providing clear water-to-land contrast during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Cooum River delta, Buckingham Canal network, Chennai harbor area, Bay of Bengal coastline.

When landing at Port Blair (IXZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide the best view of Port Blair's approach over the Andaman Sea and the North Bay islands. As the aircraft descends toward Port Blair Airport (runway typically 09/27), left seats face the island cluster and coastal geography that defines the arrival. Notable sights include: North Bay islands, Andaman Sea, Port Blair harbor, Ross Island.

The flight from Chennai International (MAA) to Port Blair (IXZ) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight crosses open Bay of Bengal for roughly 90 minutes. At cruise altitude (around 25,000 feet), the water dominates the view with occasional fishing vessel clusters visible. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands begin appearing on the horizon about 30 minutes before descent—initially as low, forested silhouettes, then gradually revealing individual island shapes and the characteristic turquoise lagoons between islands. The transition from open ocean to island geography is gradual but distinct.