Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kos to London. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Aegean and Balkans the left side also tracks closer to the Adriatic coast and the Alps as the route arcs northwest, giving better views of mountain terrain through the cruise portion.

During takeoff from Kos (KGS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kos Airport runway 24 departure heads northwest over the Aegean, putting the Turkish coast and the mountainous Bodrum Peninsula on the left side. You also get a clear view back over Kos town and the island's elongated shape as the aircraft climbs out over the water. Notable sights include: Kos town and its harbour, Turkish Bodrum Peninsula and its hills, the island of Kalymnos to the northwest, the Aegean Sea spreading south toward Rhodes.

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gatwick's runway 26L/08R means arrivals typically come in from the east heading west, putting central London and the Thames to the left (north) side on final approach. You get a clear view of the city skyline, the Thames bends, and the North Downs before touchdown. Notable sights include: Central London skyline including the Shard and Canary Wharf towers, the Thames and its distinctive meanders, the North Downs ridge south of the city, the M25 motorway corridor.

The flight from Kos (KGS) to Gatwick (LGW) takes Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours.

The route passes northwest over the Aegean Sea, crosses mainland Greece near Thessaloniki, transits North Macedonia and Serbia, crosses the Alps over Austria or Switzerland where glaciated peaks are visible on clear days, then tracks over southern Germany and France before crossing the English Channel near Calais and descending into southeast England.