At Hévíz–Balaton Airport in Sármellék: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Lake Balaton (Balaton-tó), Tihany Peninsula jutting into the lake, Bakony Mountains to the north, Somogy Hills to the south.

When taking off from Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Lake Balaton dominates the immediate landscape west and northwest of the airport. Departing aircraft typically climb northwestward, giving left-side passengers direct views of Hungary's largest lake, its distinctive elongated shape, and the surrounding Transdanubian hills. Right-side views show inland agricultural plains with less dramatic scenery. Notable sights include: Lake Balaton (Balaton-tó), Tihany Peninsula jutting into the lake, Bakony Mountains to the north, Somogy Hills to the south.

When landing at Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Lake Balaton dominates the approach to SOB from the north and northeast, and it's positioned to the left (west) of the runway alignment. You'll get excellent views of Europe's largest lake, its distinctive elongated shape, and the surrounding Transdanubian landscape during descent. Notable sights include: Lake Balaton (massive freshwater lake), Sármellék town and airport facilities, Keszthely at the lake's western end, Transdanubian plains and agricultural fields.

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