When landing at Saint Helena International Airport (HLE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Saint Helena's standard approach from the northeast brings you over the Atlantic with the island's dramatic northeastern cliffs and Prosperous Bay Plain visible on the left side. You'll also see the runway alignment and the island's rugged interior terrain better from this side during final descent. Notable sights include: Prosperous Bay Plain, northeastern sea cliffs, Jamestown settlement in the valley, Ladder Hill fortification.

Arriving at Saint Helena International Airport in Jamestown, passengers on the Left side enjoy views of Prosperous Bay Plain, northeastern sea cliffs, Jamestown settlement in the valley, Ladder Hill fortification. Saint Helena's standard approach from the northeast brings you over the Atlantic with the island's dramatic northeastern cliffs and Prosperous Bay Plain visible on the left side. You'll also see the runway alignment and the island's rugged interior terrain better from this side during final descent.

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