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TRN → LGW
Which side of the plane to sit from Turin Airport (Torino) to London Gatwick Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the clear winner, offering a spectacular close-up of Mont Blanc and the full crescent of Lake Geneva shortly after takeoff, followed by the white cliffs of the French coast.
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Mont Blanc
Witness the highest peak in Europe and its massive glacial fields as the plane crosses the Graian Alps.
Lake Geneva
A stunning view of the entire crescent-shaped lake, with Geneva city and the Jet d'Eau visible at the southwestern tip.
Jura Mountains
The dramatic limestone ridges and deep forested valleys that form the border between France and Switzerland.
Paris Distant Silhouette
On clear days, look northwest at cruise altitude to spot the sprawling urban mass of Paris on the horizon.
The Alabaster Coast
The dramatic white chalk cliffs of Normandy, particularly near Dieppe, as you depart mainland Europe.
South Downs
The iconic rolling green hills and patchwork fields of the English countryside during the final descent into Gatwick.
Sit in a window seat on the left (usually 'A') for the best morning light on the Alps. The mountain views occur very quickly (within the first 15-20 minutes), so keep your camera ready from the moment the landing gear retracts. If the flight arrives at Gatwick from the south, you will get a perfect view of the Sussex Weald.
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The Matterhorn
The iconic pyramid-shaped peak is often visible in the distance to the east across the Pennine Alps.
Champagne Vineyards
The undulating hills and meticulously organized vineyard rows of the Marne and Reims regions of France.
Northern French Plains
The vast, flat agricultural heartland of Picardy, dotted with historic villages and wind farms.
English Channel Shipping
A bird's-eye view of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, filled with tankers and ferries.
Kentish Manors
The 'Garden of England' landscape, featuring historic estates and traditional oast houses used for drying hops.
London Skyline
If Gatwick is busy and the plane enters a northern holding pattern, you may see the Shard and Canary Wharf.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun over the Atlantic. It offers a broader, more panoramic view of the Alpine range rather than the immediate peaks. Keep an eye out for the white cliffs of Dover if the flight path is directed slightly east due to air traffic control.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 880 km (547 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: TRN (45.200802, 7.64963)
Arrival: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Route Type: International
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