Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Firenze. While takeoff favors the right, the landing view from the left is significantly more rewarding—the Arno valley approach and Tuscan landscape are more visually distinctive than the Thames estuary. The left side captures the dramatic geography that makes this route memorable.

During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. City Airport typically departs eastbound (Runway 09) over the Thames estuary. Right-side seats offer immediate views of the Thames winding through East London, the Docklands, and Greenwich before climbing over the North Sea coast. Notable sights include: River Thames (curving through London), Greenwich Peninsula, Canary Wharf district, Essex coastline.

When landing at Peretola (FLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Florence from the north (typical descent via Runway 10L/10R), left-side seats provide views of the Arno River valley, the Tuscan hills, and the distinctive urban layout of Florence itself as you descend into Peretola. Notable sights include: Arno River valley, Tuscan hills (Apennine foothills), Florence city center with Duomo visible, Peretola airfield surroundings.

The flight from City (LCY) to Peretola (FLR) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the English Channel (visible as a narrow water body during climb), then passes over northern France with the Seine valley and Paris region to the southeast. The Alps appear as a distant ridge on the left (east) side during cruise, with Mont Blanc occasionally visible in clear conditions. The Apennines form the eastern horizon as you approach Italy. The Mediterranean coast near the Côte d'Azur passes to the right (south) during the southern portion of cruise.