Loading map...
LTN → GDN
Which side of the plane to sit from London Luton Airport (London) to Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (Gdansk)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning sequence of coastal views, ranging from the English East Anglian shores to the Frisian Islands chain and the iconic Hel Peninsula on final approach to Gdańsk.
East Anglian Coast
Clear views of the Norfolk coastline and the North Sea as the aircraft leaves UK airspace.
West Frisian Islands
The unique chain of barrier islands including Texel and Terschelling along the Dutch coast.
Elbe Estuary
The massive mouth of the Elbe River leading toward the North Sea from Northern Germany.
Fehmarn Island
A prominent German island in the Baltic Sea connected to the mainland by the Fehmarn Sound Bridge.
Hel Peninsula
The spectacularly narrow 35km long sandbar spit curving into the Bay of Puck near Gdańsk.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Hel Peninsula during the descent. Morning flights provide excellent front-lit views of the Dutch and German coastlines. During winter, look for ice formations in the shallow Wadden Sea.
Greater London Suburbs
Dense urban sprawl of North London and the Home Counties immediately after takeoff from Luton.
The Randstad
Views of the highly urbanized area of the Netherlands, including Amsterdam's outskirts and Schiphol traffic.
Port of Hamburg
If the flight path is southerly, the massive industrial cranes and docks of Germany's largest port are visible.
Mecklenburg Lake District
A vast area in Northeast Germany featuring over 1,000 glacial lakes sparkling in the sun.
Vistula River Delta
The winding path of Poland's longest river as it approaches the Baltic Sea through fertile lowlands.
The right side is ideal for catching the evening sun setting over Western Europe on late afternoon flights. Keep an eye out for the busy shipping lanes of the English Channel and the North Sea, which are often crowded with cargo vessels.
Distance: 1,283 km (797 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min
Departure: LTN (51.87469863891602, -0.36833301186561584)
Arrival: GDN (54.37760162353515, 18.46619987487793)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.