At Sainte Marie in Sainte Marie: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Sainte Marie Island's eastern beaches, coral reef formations, Indian Ocean, small coastal settlements on the island's eastern shore.

When taking off from Sainte Marie (SMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Sainte Marie Island's eastern coastline and the Indian Ocean as you climb out. The island's beaches and coral reefs are striking from altitude, and you'll see the contrast between the island's vegetation and surrounding turquoise waters. Notable sights include: Sainte Marie Island's eastern beaches, coral reef formations, Indian Ocean, small coastal settlements on the island's eastern shore.

When landing at Sainte Marie (SMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer the best views during approach to SMS. The airport sits on the eastern coast of Sainte Marie Island, and standard approach patterns bring aircraft in from the east over the Indian Ocean. Right-side windows face west toward the island's interior and the main settlement, while also capturing the dramatic coastline and reef systems along the western shore of the island. Notable sights include: Sainte Marie Island's eastern coastline with coral reefs, the western lagoon and beach areas near the runway, forested interior of the island, and the Mozambique Channel waters to the east.

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