Some of the most incredible photos you'll ever take are from 35,000 feet. Mountains, rivers, cities at night, sunsets above the clouds — your phone can capture all of it. Here's how.
Best Seat for Photos
- 🪟 Window seat, obviously: Book in advance — see our seat selection guide
- 📐 Avoid wing rows: Rows 10-18 typically. The wing blocks the ground view
- ☀️ Side matters: Sunrise → right side (east). Sunset → left side (west). Himalayas → left side going north
Phone Settings
- 📸 Tap to focus: Tap on the landscape outside, not the window
- 🔆 Lower exposure: Swipe down after tapping to avoid washed-out skies
- 🚫 No flash: Flash reflects off the window. Turn it off
- 📱 HDR mode: Great for sunsets and cloud formations
- 🎬 Timelapse: Set your phone on timelapse during takeoff — incredible results
Avoiding Reflections
- 🧥 Cup your hands: Press your phone against the window, cup your other hand around the lens to block cabin light
- 🌙 Turn off reading light: Any cabin light creates reflections
- 🧹 Clean the window: Use your sleeve to wipe condensation (inside only, outside is double-paned)