About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kerkyra/corfu to London. While the takeoff offers dramatic Ionian Sea views on the left, the landing approach into Gatwick provides more sustained and varied scenery on the right—the North Downs, Thames Valley, and English countryside offer greater visual interest than the relatively monotonous sea crossing that dominates the flight's middle section.
What can I see during takeoff from Ioannis Kapodistrias International in Kerkyra/corfu?
During takeoff from Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer immediate views of the Ionian Sea and the Albanian coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Corfu. The contrast between the island's green terrain and open water is striking during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Ionian Sea (immediately west), Albanian coastline (northwest horizon), Corfu's northern tip and surrounding islands, Paxos Island (south-southwest).
What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?
When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views during the descent approach into Gatwick, particularly of the North Downs and the Thames Valley. As the aircraft descends on a southeastern approach, right-side passengers see the patchwork of Surrey and Sussex countryside, with glimpses of London's urban sprawl to the north. Notable sights include: North Downs (chalk ridge running east-west), Thames Valley and river meanders, Surrey/Sussex agricultural landscape, London's northern suburbs and urban fringe.
How long is the flight from Kerkyra/corfu to London?
The flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU) to Gatwick (LGW) takes Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Kerkyra/corfu to London flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Adriatic Sea (minimal scenic features), then passes over the Italian peninsula—the Apennine Mountains are visible as a north-south ridge roughly 1.5 hours into flight. The Alps appear on the northern horizon as the aircraft tracks northwest toward France. The flight then crosses the English Channel, with the French coast (Normandy) visible on the left during descent, followed by the Sussex/Surrey landscape leading to Gatwick.