Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Antananarivo to Nosy-be. While takeoff offers good highland views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides the most visually distinctive scenery—the striking contrast of Nosy Be's turquoise waters and island geography is more dramatic and memorable than the departure terrain.

During takeoff from Antananarivo Ivato (TNR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Avaradrano River valley and the eastern escarpment of the Central Highlands as the aircraft climbs northward from Antananarivo. The terrain rises steeply to the east, creating dramatic relief visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Avaradrano River valley, Central Highlands eastern escarpment, Antananarivo city grid (receding), forested slopes to the east.

When landing at Nosy Be Fascene (NOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of Nosy Be island's distinctive shape and the surrounding turquoise waters of the Mozambique Channel during the descent approach. The island's northern and western coastlines are particularly striking against the deep blue water. Notable sights include: Nosy Be island, Mozambique Channel waters, Nosy Komba island (smaller, to the south), coastal mangrove areas.

The flight from Antananarivo Ivato (TNR) to Nosy Be Fascene (NOS) takes 0h 50m.

The flight path crosses the northern Madagascar plateau, passing over transitional terrain between the Central Highlands and the lower coastal regions. Notable features include the Betsiboka River valley (visible as a wide, braided system with reddish water from laterite erosion) in the northwestern portion of the route, and the gradual descent from highland terrain (1,200+ meters) to coastal lowlands. The Mozambique Channel becomes visible approximately 15 minutes before landing, with its distinctive deep blue color contrasting sharply with the lighter turquoise waters surrounding Nosy Be.