Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Trivandrum to Madras. Right-side seats provide superior views on both legs: dramatic Western Ghats scenery during departure and the Coromandel coastal approach during arrival. The northbound flight path keeps coastal and mountain features predominantly on the right side of the aircraft.

During takeoff from Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Arabian Sea coastline and the Western Ghats escarpment as the aircraft climbs northward. Trivandrum typically departs to the north or northeast, and right-side views show the dramatic transition from coastal plains to mountain terrain. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea (immediate offshore), Western Ghats ridge line (eastern horizon), Thiruvananthapuram city sprawl (beneath/behind), Padmanabhaswamy Temple complex area (visible as urban cluster near coast).

When landing at Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best view of Chennai's approach over the Cooum River delta and the city's eastern coastal approach. Most arrivals use runways aligned north-south, and left-side descent provides clear sightlines of the Coromandel Coast, Pulicat Lake area, and the urban sprawl of Chennai's northern districts. Notable sights include: Pulicat Lake (large brackish lagoon north of Chennai), Cooum River delta (mudflats and channels), Chennai city grid (extensive urban area), Bay of Bengal coastline.

The flight from Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV) to Chennai International (MAA) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path runs roughly north-northeast along or just inland of the Kerala-Tamil Nadu coast. Notable midpoint features include the Neyar River valley (visible as a green corridor cutting through coastal plains around 9.5°N), the transition from Kerala's backwaters region to Tamil Nadu's more open coastal plains, and the gradual rise of terrain as the Western Ghats extend northward. The Cardamom Hills (southern extension of the Western Ghats) remain visible on the eastern horizon throughout much of the flight. The coastline of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal remains within view on the left (west) side for the entire route.