Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from East Midlands to Gerona. Left side scores higher due to superior takeoff scenery from the East Midlands urban area and Pennine foothills, which provides more visual variety and landmark density than the right side's flat Midlands departure. While the landing approach favors the right side with Mediterranean and Pyrenees views, the takeoff advantage and overall flight path drama (crossing the Welsh borderlands and English Channel toward the Pyrenees) make left the stronger choice for the full journey.

During takeoff from East Midlands (EMA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the East Midlands urban sprawl and the gradual transition toward Wales and the Bristol Channel. Right side faces toward flat agricultural Midlands with minimal visual interest during climb-out. Notable sights include: East Midlands conurbation (Leicester, Nottingham, Derby), Pennine foothills to the northwest, Severn Estuary visible at altitude.

When landing at Girona (GRO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers the Mediterranean approach into Girona with the Pyrenees visible inland, the Costa Brava coastline, and the final descent over the Catalan plains. Left side faces inland toward the Pyrenees but misses the coastal and urban approach drama. Notable sights include: Pyrenees mountain range (snow-capped peaks visible), Costa Brava rocky coastline, Girona city and surrounding Catalan plains, Mediterranean Sea.

The flight from East Midlands (EMA) to Girona (GRO) takes 2h 15m.

English Channel crossing (approximately 30 minutes into flight), Normandy and Brittany coastlines, Loire Valley region, Bay of Biscay approaches, Pyrenees mountain range visible 45 minutes before landing, transition from Atlantic influence to Mediterranean climate zones