Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Mykonos to London. While takeoff from Mykonos favors the right side, the landing approach into Gatwick from the left offers more dramatic and varied scenery—the North Downs, Thames Valley, and London's urban landscape provide greater visual interest than the Aegean islands alone.

During takeoff from Mikonos (JMK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Aegean Sea and the Cycladic islands as you climb northwestward from Mykonos. You'll see the island chain spreading across the water, with Delos and Rhenia visible as small islands to the southwest, and the broader Aegean opening up beneath you. Notable sights include: Aegean Sea, Cycladic Islands (Delos, Rhenia, Tinos), Mykonos Town harbor.

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Gatwick. You'll see the North Downs and Surrey Hills as you approach from the southeast, followed by the Thames Valley and Greater London's sprawl. The final approach offers views of the Weald's patchwork fields and the airport's position south of London. Notable sights include: North Downs, Thames Valley, Greater London urban area, Weald farmland.

The flight from Mikonos (JMK) to Gatwick (LGW) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Mediterranean toward the Italian coast, then continues northwest over the Alps (visible as a distant ridge around the 2-hour mark), the Rhine Valley, and into the English Channel. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Alps on the southern horizon during cruise, the Rhine-Meuse Delta as you approach the UK, and the English Channel crossing roughly 1 hour before landing.