Some of the best photos you'll ever take are through airplane windows. Himalayas, coastlines, city lights at night. Here's how to get the shot.
Camera Tips
- 📱 Phone is fine: Modern smartphones take incredible aerial photos
- 🔆 Remove glare: Cup your hand around the lens against the window
- ✋ Don't use flash: It just reflects off the window. Always flash OFF
- 📐 Shoot through the center: Edges of airplane windows distort images
- ⏰ Golden hours: Sunrise/sunset flights give magical lighting
Best Routes for Photos
- 🏔️ DEL → SXR (Srinagar): Himalayas and Pir Panjal — see route guide
- 🏖️ BOM → GOI (Goa): Western Ghats meeting Arabian Sea
- 🌃 Any night approach to BOM/DEL: City lights are breathtaking
- 🏔️ DEL → DED (Dehradun): Shivalik foothills in morning light
- 🌊 MAA → PNY (Pondicherry): Bay of Bengal coastline
Window Seat Hacks
- 💺 Choose A or F seats — these are always window
- 🧼 Clean the window with your sleeve before takeoff
- 📸 Burst mode: Take 5-10 shots quickly — vibration makes some blurry