Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ibiza to London. Right-side seats win overall because the takeoff view of Ibiza's dramatic coastline and interior is more visually distinctive than the landing approach. While the Thames approach is geographically interesting, the Ibiza departure offers sharper contrast and more varied terrain. If you prioritize the landing, choose left.

During takeoff from Ibiza (IBZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the immediate Mediterranean coastline and the island's interior terrain as you climb out. Ibiza typically departs runway 06/24 depending on wind; either direction gives good views, but right seats maximize the contrast between the developed coastal strip and the pine-covered interior hills. Notable sights include: Ibiza Town harbor and old fortified walls (Dalt Vila), Mediterranean Sea extending south toward Africa, pine-forested interior hills of central Ibiza, nearby islet of Formentera visible to the south.

When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide the best approach geometry into London City. The aircraft descends over the Thames estuary and the river itself becomes the primary visual reference. Left seats face the river's northern bank and central London's skyline, including recognizable landmarks like Canary Wharf and the City of London cluster. Notable sights include: River Thames winding through the estuary and into central London, Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs financial district, City of London's dense high-rise cluster, Greenwich Peninsula and the Thames Barrier visible downstream.

The flight from Ibiza (IBZ) to City (LCY) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel. At cruise altitude (around 25,000-31,000 feet), you'll see the Pyrenees as a distant mountain range on the horizon to the left (north) during the first hour. The Aquitaine region of southwestern France passes beneath as a patchwork of agricultural fields and forests. The English Channel appears as a narrow, often hazy body of water separating the French coast from the English coast. The Cotentin Peninsula and Normandy coastline become visible on the left as you approach the UK. The Isle of Wight and the Solent appear briefly before the final descent into London City.