CPT

When landing at Cape Town International (CPT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 01 means you're flying north with the final approach passing east of the city, putting Table Mountain, the city bowl, and Lion's Head on the left side. You'll also get a good look at False Bay and the southern Cape Peninsula coastline as the aircraft lines up for landing. Notable sights include: Table Mountain, Lion's Head and Signal Hill, False Bay coastline, Cape Town city bowl.

Arriving at Cape Town International in Cape Town, passengers on the Left side enjoy views of Table Mountain, Lion's Head and Signal Hill, False Bay coastline, Cape Town city bowl. Landing on runway 01 means you're flying north with the final approach passing east of the city, putting Table Mountain, the city bowl, and Lion's Head on the left side. You'll also get a good look at False Bay and the southern Cape Peninsula coastline as the aircraft lines up for landing.

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