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Best window seat at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport

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Taking offLEFT

Ganges River, Varanasi ghats, Malviya Bridge over the Ganges

LandingRIGHT

Ganges River bend through Varanasi, the ghats and old city riverfront, dense Varanasi urban area

🛫 Taking Off from Varanasi (VNS)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting runway 27 means climbing out heading west, with the city of Varanasi and the Ganges River lying just southeast of the airport — putting them on the left side of the aircraft as you climb. You'll get a good look at the river's distinctive curve and the ghats before the view fades behind you.
Look forGanges River, Varanasi ghats (Kashi waterfront), Malviya Bridge over the Ganges, Ramnagar Fort

🛬 Landing at Varanasi (VNS)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 09 means approaching from the west and touching down heading east, with Varanasi city and the Ganges River lying to the south of that flight path. Right-side windows give you the best shot at spotting the river's distinctive curve through the city and the dense urban sprawl of Varanasi before touchdown.
Look forGanges River bend through Varanasi, the ghats and old city riverfront, dense Varanasi urban area, surrounding Gangetic plain farmland

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport has a modern terminal (opened 2021) designed with motifs referencing local temple architecture, and handles both domestic and limited international traffic, mainly serving pilgrims and tourists.

⛰️ Elevation266 ft
🛫 Runways1 (09/27)
📍 NearbyIXD 70 mi

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🛕Varanasi2 routes

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Which side of the plane has the best views at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)?

At Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Ganges River, Varanasi ghats (Kashi waterfront), Malviya Bridge over the Ganges, Ramnagar Fort.

What can I see during takeoff from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi?

When taking off from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing runway 27 means climbing out heading west, with the city of Varanasi and the Ganges River lying just southeast of the airport — putting them on the left side of the aircraft as you climb. You'll get a good look at the river's distinctive curve and the ghats before the view fades behind you. Notable sights include: Ganges River, Varanasi ghats (Kashi waterfront), Malviya Bridge over the Ganges, Ramnagar Fort.

What can I see when landing at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi?

When landing at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 09 means approaching from the west and touching down heading east, with Varanasi city and the Ganges River lying to the south of that flight path. Right-side windows give you the best shot at spotting the river's distinctive curve through the city and the dense urban sprawl of Varanasi before touchdown. Notable sights include: Ganges River bend through Varanasi, the ghats and old city riverfront, dense Varanasi urban area, surrounding Gangetic plain farmland.

What factors affect the best window seat at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport?

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