SEZ (Mahe) window seat guide

At Seychelles International in Mahe: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Mahé's northern coast and Port Victoria area, granite mountain peaks of the island interior, smaller islands of the Seychelles archipelago (Silhouette, North Island) visible in the distance to the northwest, open Indian Ocean to the west.

When taking off from Seychelles International (SEZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing northwest on runway 31, the left side offers views of Mahé's northern and western coastlines as the aircraft climbs. You'll see the island's dramatic granite peaks and the surrounding Indian Ocean, with occasional views of smaller islands in the Seychelles archipelago to the northwest. Notable sights include: Mahé's northern coast and Port Victoria area, granite mountain peaks of the island interior, smaller islands of the Seychelles archipelago (Silhouette, North Island) visible in the distance to the northwest, open Indian Ocean to the west.

When landing at Seychelles International (SEZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 13 (southeast heading) means the aircraft approaches from the northwest over the Indian Ocean. The left side offers views of Mahé's northern and western coastlines, including the capital Victoria and the surrounding granite peaks. The right side faces open ocean with minimal geographic interest. Notable sights include: Victoria harbor and town (northwest Mahé), Morne Seychellois granite ridge (western Mahé), Beau Vallon Bay (northern coast), smaller islands of Sainte Anne and Cerf Island in the near-shore waters.

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