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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
The approach offers scenic views of the Garden of England, where the right side provides the best opportunity to spot the Central London skyline and the North Downs before touchdown.
The approach offers scenic views of the Garden of England, where the right side provides the best opportunity to spot the Central London skyline and the North Downs before touchdown.
The right side offers a superior variety of landmarks, including the urban sprawl of major Spanish cities, the lush vineyards of the Bordeaux region, and the classic English countryside upon arrival.
The right side is slightly superior due to the spectacular views of Porto and the Douro River valley upon departure and the iconic white chalk cliffs of the English south coast during the descent into Gatwick.
The left side provides a more scenic journey featuring the world-famous Forth Bridges, the rugged Northumberland coastline, and the expansive views of the North Sea estuaries.
The right side offers superior views of the Northern European coastline, including glimpses of the Baltic Sea, the intricate Dutch coast, and the most scenic approach into the London area via the Thames Estuary.
The right side offers the most iconic landmarks, including a potential view of Mont Saint-Michel, the historic Normandy coastline, and a scenic approach over the English South Downs and Brighton.
The right side offers a superior view of the Baltic coastline during departure, the intricate Dutch hydraulic systems, and most importantly, a potential view of the London skyline during the Gatwick approach.
The left side typically offers superior views of the Atlantic coastline, including the rugged shores of Portugal and the iconic cliffs of Brittany, concluding with a scenic approach over the English South Coast.
The right side offers the most scenic departure over Ibiza Town and the Mediterranean coast, followed by excellent views of the South Downs and the English countryside during the approach to Gatwick.
The right side offers superior coastal views of the European mainland and a spectacular entry into UK airspace via the Strait of Dover, often showcasing the famous White Cliffs.
The right side offers a superior panorama of the Wicklow Mountains while leaving Ireland and provides iconic views of the rolling Cotswolds and the South Downs during the descent into London Gatwick.
The left side offers superior views of the majestic Austrian Alps and the snow-capped peaks of the Northern Limestone range shortly after takeoff from Vienna.
The left side is superior for this route because it provides an immediate, dramatic view of Lanzarote's volcanic craters and Timanfaya National Park right after takeoff, followed by excellent perspectives of the Brittany coast and the English South Downs on arrival.