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Best window seat landing at Kannur International Airport

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Arabian Sea coastline near Kannur town, Valapattanam river estuary, coastal palm groves and fishing villages

🛬 Landing at Kannur (CNN)

Best sideRight
WhyOn the standard runway 07 approach, you're flying in roughly ENE from over the Malabar coast, and the coastline near Kannur town, along with the Arabian Sea, sits just to the right of the flight path as you descend. Passengers on the right get a clearer look at the shoreline, river mouths, and coconut-palm coastal belt before the plane turns fully inland toward the runway.
Look forArabian Sea coastline near Kannur town, Valapattanam river estuary, coastal palm groves and fishing villages, distant Western Ghats foothills on the opposite horizon

Kannur International Airport is one of Kerala's newer airports, opened in 2018 to serve the Malabar region and reduce reliance on Kozhikode and Mangalore airports. It has a single modern terminal designed to handle both domestic and international traffic, including significant Gulf-bound routes for expatriate workers.

⛰️ Elevation331 ft
🛫 Runways1 (07/25)
📍 NearbyCCJ 61 miMYQ 78 miIXE 85 mi

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🌿Western Ghats2 routes

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Which side of the plane has the best views landing at Kannur International Airport (CNN)?

When landing at Kannur International Airport (CNN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the standard runway 07 approach, you're flying in roughly ENE from over the Malabar coast, and the coastline near Kannur town, along with the Arabian Sea, sits just to the right of the flight path as you descend. Passengers on the right get a clearer look at the shoreline, river mouths, and coconut-palm coastal belt before the plane turns fully inland toward the runway. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea coastline near Kannur town, Valapattanam river estuary, coastal palm groves and fishing villages, distant Western Ghats foothills on the opposite horizon.

What can I see when arriving at Kannur?

Arriving at Kannur International Airport in Kannur, passengers on the Right side enjoy views of Arabian Sea coastline near Kannur town, Valapattanam river estuary, coastal palm groves and fishing villages, distant Western Ghats foothills on the opposite horizon. On the standard runway 07 approach, you're flying in roughly ENE from over the Malabar coast, and the coastline near Kannur town, along with the Arabian Sea, sits just to the right of the flight path as you descend. Passengers on the right get a clearer look at the shoreline, river mouths, and coconut-palm coastal belt before the plane turns fully inland toward the runway.

What factors affect the best window seat landing at Kannur International Airport?

The best window seat landing at Kannur International Airport (CNN) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Kannur (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.