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 and high-rises (immediate foreground), Caspian Sea coastal plains (far north), Darband valley cutting through mountains (northeast).

When taking off from Mehrabad International (THR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Alborz Mountains immediately north of Tehran, which rise dramatically from the city's edge. As departing flights typically climb northward or northeastward, you'll see the snow-capped peaks and the stark contrast between the urban sprawl and the mountain range. Notable sights include: Alborz Mountains (north), Tehran urban grid and high-rises (immediate foreground), Caspian Sea coastal plains (far north), Darband valley cutting through mountains (northeast).

When landing at Mehrabad International (THR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Mehrabad's primary runways (29L/29R) handle most traffic with approaches from the northwest, giving right-side passengers direct views of Tehran's urban sprawl and the Alborz Mountains to the north. The descent path also reveals the Caspian Coastal Plain's transition zone, making the right side consistently more scenic during final approach. Notable sights include: Alborz Mountain Range (north), Tehran urban grid and high-rises (immediate surroundings), Caspian Coastal Plain (northeast), Darband River valley (north-northeast).

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.