Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Melbourne to Brisbane. While takeoff favors the right, the landing view from the left is significantly more dramatic and geographically distinctive. Moreton Bay and the Brisbane River's urban meanders provide far more visual interest than the approach from any other direction. The left side captures the approach's best features.

During takeoff from Melbourne Essendon (MEB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Melbourne Essendon typically departs to the north or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of Port Phillip Bay's northern reaches and the Dandenong Ranges as the aircraft climbs. Left side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay (immediate west and north), Dandenong Ranges (northeast, forested ridgeline), Yarra River valley (north), Melbourne CBD skyline (briefly visible to the south during initial climb).

When landing at Brisbane International (BNE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Brisbane International uses runways 01L/19R and 01R/19L. Approach from the south typically uses runway 01 (northbound). Left-side seats provide views of Moreton Bay's islands, the Brisbane River's distinctive loops, and the city skyline during descent. Right side faces inland toward less visually interesting terrain. Notable sights include: Moreton Bay and its islands (North Stradbroke Island, Bribie Island visible as elongated landmasses), Brisbane River with its characteristic meanders through the city, Brisbane CBD skyline (high-rise cluster), South Bank Parklands area.

The flight from Melbourne Essendon (MEB) to Brisbane International (BNE) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses inland from Port Phillip Bay northward across Victoria's Western District (rolling farmland and scattered towns), then enters New South Wales near the Murray River basin. The Dividing Range becomes visible on the right (east) side around the NSW-Queensland border. As the aircraft approaches Brisbane, Moreton Bay and its barrier islands become prominent on the left (east) side during descent.