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Best window seat landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport

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Bukit Peninsula cliffs, Jimbaran Bay, Uluwatu headland

🛬 Landing at Denpasar (DPS)

Best sideLeft
WhyOn the runway 27 approach, the aircraft comes in from over the ocean south of the airport before turning onto final heading west. Sitting on the left side puts you facing south, giving a great view of the Bukit Peninsula's limestone cliffs, Uluwatu, and Jimbaran Bay as you descend.
Look forBukit Peninsula cliffs, Jimbaran Bay, Uluwatu headland, southern Bali coastline
Left window seat view during landing at Denpasar (DPS), Bukit Peninsula cliffs, Jimbaran Bay, Uluwatu headland, southern Bali coastlineLeft Side
Right window seat view during landing at Denpasar (DPS), Bukit Peninsula cliffs, Jimbaran Bay, Uluwatu headland, southern Bali coastlineRight Side

Ngurah Rai has a single runway and a domestic terminal plus a separate international terminal designed with traditional Balinese architectural touches. It's one of Indonesia's busiest airports, often congested given it's the sole air gateway to Bali.

⛰️ Elevation16 ft
🛫 Runways1 (09/27)
✈️ HubGaruda Indonesia, Lion Air, AirAsia Indonesia
📍 NearbyLOP 76 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)?

When landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the runway 27 approach, the aircraft comes in from over the ocean south of the airport before turning onto final heading west. Sitting on the left side puts you facing south, giving a great view of the Bukit Peninsula's limestone cliffs, Uluwatu, and Jimbaran Bay as you descend. Notable sights include: Bukit Peninsula cliffs, Jimbaran Bay, Uluwatu headland, southern Bali coastline.

What can I see when arriving at Denpasar?

Arriving at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, passengers on the Left side enjoy views of Bukit Peninsula cliffs, Jimbaran Bay, Uluwatu headland, southern Bali coastline. On the runway 27 approach, the aircraft comes in from over the ocean south of the airport before turning onto final heading west. Sitting on the left side puts you facing south, giving a great view of the Bukit Peninsula's limestone cliffs, Uluwatu, and Jimbaran Bay as you descend.

What factors affect the best window seat landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport?

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