MVD (Montevideo) window seat guide

At Carrasco International in Montevideo: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Río de la Plata estuary, Montevideo city grid and waterfront, Punta Carretas peninsula, Cerro hill in central Montevideo.

When taking off from Carrasco International (MVD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 25 departures climb northwestward over the Río de la Plata estuary and the city of Montevideo itself. The left side offers views of the river's northern shore, the urban sprawl of Montevideo, and the broader Plata estuary as you gain altitude. The right side faces inland toward relatively featureless agricultural terrain. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Montevideo city grid and waterfront, Punta Carretas peninsula, Cerro hill in central Montevideo.

When landing at Carrasco International (MVD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 25 (heading west-southwest toward the airport) positions the left side to view the Río de la Plata estuary and the approach path over water. You'll see the river's wide expanse and the city's waterfront development as you descend, providing better geographic context than the right side, which faces inland terrain. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Montevideo's waterfront and port facilities, Punta Carretas peninsula, inland suburban sprawl to the west.

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