At Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz in Madinah: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Hejaz Mountains (north/northwest), volcanic harrat plateau (south/southeast), Wadi al-Aqiq valley system, sparse desert terrain with occasional settlements.

When taking off from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz (MED), sit on the Left side for the best views. MED's primary runways (15L/15R and 33L/33R) typically depart northbound or southbound. During northbound departures (most common), the left side offers views of the Hejaz Mountains and the terrain northwest toward Yanbu. During southbound departures, the left side faces the volcanic plateau and lava fields (harrat) that characterize the landscape south and southeast of Madinah. Notable sights include: Hejaz Mountains (north/northwest), volcanic harrat plateau (south/southeast), Wadi al-Aqiq valley system, sparse desert terrain with occasional settlements.

When landing at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz (MED), sit on the Left side for the best views. MED's primary runway (15/33) typically handles landings from the northwest, meaning final approach vectors come from that direction. The left side offers views of the Hejaz Mountains and the volcanic plateau terrain that dominates the landscape west and northwest of Madinah, while the right side faces the flatter, less visually distinct eastern plains. Notable sights include: Hejaz Mountains (western escarpment), volcanic basalt fields and dark lava plains, Madinah city grid and the illuminated Prophet's Mosque complex, Uhud Mountain (northeast of city).

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