Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Athens to London. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Aegean and Ionian seas the views are broadly similar on both sides, but the left seat captures Athens on departure and London on arrival, making it the clear choice for the whole journey.

During takeoff from Athinai (HEW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Athens airport (LGAV) typically departs on runway 03L/03R heading northeast, then aircraft turn northwest toward the route. Left side gives you the Saronic Gulf, the city of Athens, and the Acropolis hill clearly visible below. The right side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Acropolis hill and Athens city center, Saronic Gulf and Piraeus port, Mount Hymettus ridge, Aegina island.

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gatwick typically lands on runway 08R/26L. Arriving from the southeast on the 08 heading, the left side faces north toward central London, giving clear views of the Thames, the city skyline, and the North Downs. The right side looks south toward the relatively featureless Surrey/Sussex countryside. Notable sights include: Thames river and central London skyline on the horizon, North Downs ridge, Crawley town below, M23 motorway corridor.

The flight from Athinai (HEW) to Gatwick (LGW) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.

The route tracks northwest over the Ionian Sea past Corfu, then crosses the heel of Italy (Puglia/Brindisi area), the Adriatic, and central Italy before crossing the Alps near the Mont Blanc massif or the Swiss Alps depending on routing. North of the Alps the flight crosses France, with the Paris basin visible in clear conditions, before crossing the English Channel near Calais and descending over southeast England.