NUM

Best window seat landing at Neom Bay Airport

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

LandingLEFT

Red Sea coastline, Neom Bay waters, coastal desert terrain

🛬 Landing at Sharma (NUM)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on Runway 15 (northbound) puts you on a final approach heading of roughly 150°, which means the aircraft is descending toward the north with the Red Sea and Neom Bay visible off the left wing. The left side offers views of the coastal waters, the bay's distinctive geography, and the development site itself as you descend toward touchdown.
Look forRed Sea coastline, Neom Bay waters, coastal desert terrain, Sharma settlement area

Neom Bay Airport is a small, modern airport built to serve the NEOM development, featuring a single long runway capable of handling large aircraft despite low current passenger volumes.

⛰️ Elevation30 ft
🛫 Runways1 (15/33)
📍 NearbySSH 55 miTUU 87 mi

Connecting at NUM?

Find out if your layover is long enough at Neom Bay Airport.

Check layover times →

About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views landing at Neom Bay Airport (NUM)?

When landing at Neom Bay Airport (NUM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on Runway 15 (northbound) puts you on a final approach heading of roughly 150°, which means the aircraft is descending toward the north with the Red Sea and Neom Bay visible off the left wing. The left side offers views of the coastal waters, the bay's distinctive geography, and the development site itself as you descend toward touchdown. Notable sights include: Red Sea coastline, Neom Bay waters, coastal desert terrain, Sharma settlement area.

What can I see when arriving at Sharma?

Arriving at Neom Bay Airport in Sharma, passengers on the Left side enjoy views of Red Sea coastline, Neom Bay waters, coastal desert terrain, Sharma settlement area. Landing on Runway 15 (northbound) puts you on a final approach heading of roughly 150°, which means the aircraft is descending toward the north with the Red Sea and Neom Bay visible off the left wing. The left side offers views of the coastal waters, the bay's distinctive geography, and the development site itself as you descend toward touchdown.

What factors affect the best window seat landing at Neom Bay Airport?

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