The left side wins overall because the cruise phase tracks just north of the Alps on the way to London, giving passengers a sustained view of snow-capped peaks stretching along the horizon for a good portion of the flight, in addition to the Cyclades island views during departure.
Flight Path
Adriatic Sea coastline, northern Italy's Po Valley, and the snow-capped western Alps near the Swiss-French border before the route continues over eastern France toward the English Channel
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from JMK
LEFTDeparting Mykonos on runway 34, the climb-out curves onto a northwesterly course, putting the western Cyclades — Syros, Tinos, and the deep blue channels between them — on the left side of the aircraft. The right side mostly shows open Aegean water and the fading outline of Naxos.
Landing at LGW
RIGHTOn approach to Gatwick's runway 26, aircraft typically track in from the east over Kent and Surrey before turning onto final, and on a clear day the London skyline — Shard, City towers, and the Thames — can be glimpsed to the north, which sits on the right side of the aircraft during this turn. The left side mostly shows the rolling, less distinctive North Downs countryside.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mikonos (JMK) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Mykonos to London. The left side wins overall because the cruise phase tracks just north of the Alps on the way to London, giving passengers a sustained view of snow-capped peaks stretching along the horizon for a good portion of the flight, in addition to the Cyclades island views during departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Mikonos in Mykonos?
During takeoff from Mikonos (JMK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Mykonos on runway 34, the climb-out curves onto a northwesterly course, putting the western Cyclades — Syros, Tinos, and the deep blue channels between them — on the left side of the aircraft. The right side mostly shows open Aegean water and the fading outline of Naxos. Notable sights include: Tinos island, Syros island, Mykonos harbor and town, Aegean Sea channels.
What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?
When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to Gatwick's runway 26, aircraft typically track in from the east over Kent and Surrey before turning onto final, and on a clear day the London skyline — Shard, City towers, and the Thames — can be glimpsed to the north, which sits on the right side of the aircraft during this turn. The left side mostly shows the rolling, less distinctive North Downs countryside. Notable sights include: River Thames, City of London skyline including the Shard, North Downs, Surrey countryside.
How long is the flight from Mykonos to London?
The flight from Mikonos (JMK) to Gatwick (LGW) takes 3h 55m.
What does the Mykonos to London flight path pass over?
Adriatic Sea coastline, northern Italy's Po Valley, and the snow-capped western Alps near the Swiss-French border before the route continues over eastern France toward the English Channel