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Which side of the plane to sit from London Luton Airport (London) to Košice Airport (Kosice)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the dramatic High Tatra mountain peaks during the descent into Slovakia and better coastal views when crossing the English Channel.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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English Channel Crossing

Clear views of the busy shipping lanes and the coastline of Kent as the aircraft departs the UK airspace.

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Benelux Lowlands

The intricate network of canals and urban sprawls of the Netherlands and Belgium are often visible early in the flight.

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Saxon Switzerland

As you traverse Germany, the unique sandstone formations along the Elbe River near the Czech border may be visible.

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High Tatra Mountains

The highlight of the trip, featuring the jagged granite peaks of Gerlachovský štít, the highest point in the Carpathians.

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Spiš Castle

Depending on the approach path, one of the largest castle sites in Central Europe can be spotted standing on a travertine hill.

For the best experience, choose a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On morning flights, the sun will be on the right, making the left side better for photography without glare. Watch the descent closely about 20-30 minutes before landing for the most dramatic mountain scenery.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Greater London

On departure from Luton, a southerly turn can provide views of the London skyline and the Thames in the distance.

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Frankfurt Skyline

The skyscraper-dense financial district of Frankfurt is a frequent landmark when cruising over central Germany.

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Prague Panorama

The 'City of a Hundred Spires' can often be identified by its distinctive red roofs and the Vltava River loops.

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Low Tatra National Park

Dense forest coverage and rolling ridges characterize this southern mountain range during the final leg into Košice.

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Steelworks District

On final approach, the massive U.S. Steel Košice complex provides an industrial contrast to the surrounding hills.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over Central Europe. If the flight path takes a more southerly route, you may see the distant glimmer of the Alps to the far south. Be aware that midday flights on this side will face direct sunlight for most of the duration.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,571 km (976 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min

Departure: LTN (51.87469863891602, -0.36833301186561584)

Arrival: KSC (48.66310119628906, 21.241100311279297)

Route Type: International

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