At Yuzhny in Tashkent: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Tashkent city grid and Soviet-era districts, Chirchik River meandering southeast, Tian Shan mountain range (distant northern horizon), Angren coal region haze to the east.

When taking off from Yuzhny (TAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Tashkent International Airport's primary runways (8L/26R and 8R/26L) typically use eastbound departures (heading ~090°), which means climbing out over the city and surrounding plains. The right side offers views of the Tashkent urban sprawl, the Chirchik River valley to the southeast, and the distant Tian Shan foothills on the horizon—more visually interesting than the flat western steppe. Notable sights include: Tashkent city grid and Soviet-era districts, Chirchik River meandering southeast, Tian Shan mountain range (distant northern horizon), Angren coal region haze to the east.

When landing at Yuzhny (TAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tashkent International Airport's primary runways (8L/26R and 8R/26L) are oriented roughly east-west. During standard eastbound approaches, the left side offers views of the Chirchik River valley and the urban sprawl of Tashkent itself, while the right side faces the flatter, less distinctive steppe to the south. The left provides better geographic context of the city and surrounding terrain. Notable sights include: Chirchik River (visible as a thin ribbon winding through the valley), Tashkent urban grid and high-rises, Tian Shan foothills to the southeast (distant), Fergana Valley irrigation patterns to the east.

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