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Best window seat at Mehrabad International

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offLEFT

Alborz Mountains, Tehran urban grid, Caspian Sea coastal plain

LandingRIGHT

Alborz Mountains, Darband valley system, Tehran urban grid

🛫 Taking Off from Teheran (THR)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 29R departures climb westward (heading 289°), placing the Alborz Mountains immediately to your left (north). The left side also captures Tehran's urban sprawl and the Caspian Sea coastal plain stretching northward—far more visually interesting than the desert plateau to the right.
Look forAlborz Mountains (north), Tehran urban grid, Caspian Sea coastal plain (distant), Dasht-e Kavir desert plateau (right/south)

🛬 Landing at Teheran (THR)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 29L (WNW heading) means you're descending from the southeast toward the airport. The right side offers views of the Alborz Mountains to the north and northeast, which frame the approach nicely. The left side faces the flat, built-up urban sprawl of southern Tehran with less distinctive visual interest.
Look forAlborz Mountains (north/northeast horizon), Darband valley system (northeast), Tehran urban grid (left/south), Caspian coastal plains (distant north)

Mehrabad is Tehran's older, centrally located airport, now used mainly for domestic flights, government, and military aviation after international traffic shifted to IKA. It has a compact single-terminal layout dating from the mid-20th century, with easy access to central Tehran.

⛰️ Elevation3,963 ft
🛫 Runways2 (11R/29L, 11L/29R)
✈️ HubIran Air, Iran Aseman Airlines, Mahan Air
📍 NearbyIKA 21 miPYK 28 miNSH 68 miRZR 91 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Mehrabad International (THR)?

At Mehrabad International in Teheran: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Alborz Mountains (north), Tehran urban grid, Caspian Sea coastal plain (distant), Dasht-e Kavir desert plateau (right/south).

What can I see during takeoff from Mehrabad International in Teheran?

When taking off from Mehrabad International (THR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 29R departures climb westward (heading 289°), placing the Alborz Mountains immediately to your left (north). The left side also captures Tehran's urban sprawl and the Caspian Sea coastal plain stretching northward—far more visually interesting than the desert plateau to the right. Notable sights include: Alborz Mountains (north), Tehran urban grid, Caspian Sea coastal plain (distant), Dasht-e Kavir desert plateau (right/south).

What can I see when landing at Mehrabad International in Teheran?

When landing at Mehrabad International (THR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 29L (WNW heading) means you're descending from the southeast toward the airport. The right side offers views of the Alborz Mountains to the north and northeast, which frame the approach nicely. The left side faces the flat, built-up urban sprawl of southern Tehran with less distinctive visual interest. Notable sights include: Alborz Mountains (north/northeast horizon), Darband valley system (northeast), Tehran urban grid (left/south), Caspian coastal plains (distant north).

What factors affect the best window seat at Mehrabad International?

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