While the London takeoff offers a nice skyline moment, the right side holds the more dramatic and varied scenery across the whole flight: the high peaks of the Pyrenees near Aneto during cruise, followed by Es Vedra and Ibiza's rugged coastline on approach, giving mountain and coastal drama the left side lacks.
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Flight Path
London to Ibiza is 875 miles (1,408 km), a flight of about 2 hours 35 minutes.
Route crosses southwestern France near the Pyrenees, passing close to the Aneto massif around the Andorra border, then continues over inland Catalonia before crossing the western Mediterranean toward the Balearic Islands
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LCY
LEFTLCY departures typically lift off westward over the Thames then bank south toward the Channel, and that turn puts London's skyline directly below the left-side windows. Passengers get a brief but sharp view of Docklands, the river bends, and Greenwich before the city falls away.
Landing at IBZ
RIGHTArrivals into Ibiza from the mainland side commonly approach over the island's southwest coast before lining up for the runway, and this gives right-side passengers a good look at the dramatic Es Vedra rock islet and the pine-covered limestone cliffs along that shoreline. Formentera is often visible as a low landmass further south.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Ibiza (IBZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Ibiza. While the London takeoff offers a nice skyline moment, the right side holds the more dramatic and varied scenery across the whole flight: the high peaks of the Pyrenees near Aneto during cruise, followed by Es Vedra and Ibiza's rugged coastline on approach, giving mountain and coastal drama the left side lacks.
What can I see during takeoff from City in London?
During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. LCY departures typically lift off westward over the Thames then bank south toward the Channel, and that turn puts London's skyline directly below the left-side windows. Passengers get a brief but sharp view of Docklands, the river bends, and Greenwich before the city falls away. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, O2 Arena at Greenwich Peninsula, Isle of Dogs.
What can I see when landing at Ibiza in Ibiza?
When landing at Ibiza (IBZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into Ibiza from the mainland side commonly approach over the island's southwest coast before lining up for the runway, and this gives right-side passengers a good look at the dramatic Es Vedra rock islet and the pine-covered limestone cliffs along that shoreline. Formentera is often visible as a low landmass further south. Notable sights include: Es Vedra islet, Ibiza's southwest limestone cliffs, turquoise coastal coves, Formentera island in the distance.
How long is the flight from London to Ibiza?
The flight from City (LCY) to Ibiza (IBZ) takes about 2 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 875 miles (1,408 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Ibiza flight path pass over?
Route crosses southwestern France near the Pyrenees, passing close to the Aneto massif around the Andorra border, then continues over inland Catalonia before crossing the western Mediterranean toward the Balearic Islands