At Pondicherry Airport in Puducherry (Pondicherry): for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Bay of Bengal coastline, Puducherry city grid and harbor, Auroville township inland, Eastern Ghats foothills in the distance.

When taking off from Pondicherry Airport (PNY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Bay of Bengal coastline and Puducherry's beaches during the initial climb. Most departures from PNY head northeast or southeast over the coast, giving right-side passengers clear sightlines of the Arabian Sea meeting the city's shoreline. Notable sights include: Bay of Bengal coastline, Puducherry city grid and harbor, Auroville township inland, Eastern Ghats foothills in the distance.

When landing at Pondicherry Airport (PNY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Pondicherry Airport's primary runway (09/27) typically handles approaches from the east over the Bay of Bengal. Left-side seats offer views of the coastline, the French Quarter's colonial architecture along the waterfront, and the lagoon system as you descend. Right side faces inland agricultural areas with less distinctive visual interest. Notable sights include: Bay of Bengal coastline, Pondicherry's beachfront promenade and colonial buildings, Goubert Avenue waterfront, inland paddy fields and palm groves.

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