Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Melbourne to Launceston. While takeoff offers good views of Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges, the landing approach into Launceston provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery with the Tamar River's serpentine path and valley setting being highly photogenic and geographically striking.

During takeoff from Melbourne Essendon (MEB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges as the aircraft climbs northeast from Essendon. The bay's distinctive shape and the forested ridge line are clearly visible during the initial climb-out. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay (immediate west and south), Dandenong Ranges (southeast, forested ridge), Melbourne CBD skyline (south), Yarra River valley (south-southwest).

When landing at Launceston (LST), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Launceston, with clear sightlines of the Tamar River estuary, the city itself nestled in the river valley, and the surrounding hills. The river's distinctive serpentine path is particularly striking at lower altitudes. Notable sights include: Tamar River estuary (central feature, winding through valley), Launceston city center (in river bend), surrounding hills and farmland (rolling terrain), Bass Strait coastline to the north (distant).

The flight from Melbourne Essendon (MEB) to Launceston (LST) takes Approximately 50-60 minutes.

Bass Strait crossing (open water, no major landmarks), Furneaux Group islands visible to the northeast (small islands scattered across the strait), transition from Victorian to Tasmanian airspace over water, occasional glimpses of Tasmania's northern coast as aircraft approaches from the northwest