London to Lisbon flight pathLCYLIS

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Flight time2h 35m
Distance985
Heading210° → 204°
Best side
Right
★ 2.5 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side combines a scenic Docklands departure, glimpses of the Bay of Biscay coastline and Atlantic waters during cruise, and a strong finish with Lisbon's Tagus estuary and bridge on final approach, giving it more consistent visual interest than the left side's largely interior European terrain.

Takeoff · LCYRIGHTCanary Wharf skyline, River Thames bends, O2 Arena/Greenwich Peninsula
Landing · LISRIGHTTagus River estuary, 25 de Abril Bridge, Belém waterfront

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Western France near the Bay of Biscay coastline, followed by the Atlantic-facing coasts of Galicia and northern Portugal before descending toward Lisbon

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (right side) — Canary Wharf skyline, River Thames bends, O2 Arena/Greenwich Peninsula, Isle of Dogs

Takeoff from LCY

RIGHT

Departing LCY on runway 27, the climb-out follows the Thames westward, and the right (north) side gives a clear view over Canary Wharf's towers and the river bends toward central London before the aircraft banks south. It's a brief but genuinely scenic urban departure.

Canary Wharf skylineRiver Thames bendsO2 Arena/Greenwich PeninsulaIsle of Dogs
Aerial window seat view during landing at Lisbon (right side) — Tagus River estuary, 25 de Abril Bridge, Belém waterfront, Lisbon's hillside districts

Landing at LIS

RIGHT

On approach to LIS runway 20, the aircraft descends over the city, and the right side faces west toward the Tagus estuary, giving views of Lisbon's waterfront, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and Belém before touchdown. It's one of Europe's most scenic city approaches.

Tagus River estuary25 de Abril BridgeBelém waterfrontLisbon's hillside districts

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Lisboa (LIS)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Lisbon. The right side combines a scenic Docklands departure, glimpses of the Bay of Biscay coastline and Atlantic waters during cruise, and a strong finish with Lisbon's Tagus estuary and bridge on final approach, giving it more consistent visual interest than the left side's largely interior European terrain.

What can I see during takeoff from City in London?

During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing LCY on runway 27, the climb-out follows the Thames westward, and the right (north) side gives a clear view over Canary Wharf's towers and the river bends toward central London before the aircraft banks south. It's a brief but genuinely scenic urban departure. Notable sights include: Canary Wharf skyline, River Thames bends, O2 Arena/Greenwich Peninsula, Isle of Dogs.

What can I see when landing at Lisboa in Lisbon?

When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to LIS runway 20, the aircraft descends over the city, and the right side faces west toward the Tagus estuary, giving views of Lisbon's waterfront, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and Belém before touchdown. It's one of Europe's most scenic city approaches. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, 25 de Abril Bridge, Belém waterfront, Lisbon's hillside districts.

How long is the flight from London to Lisbon?

The flight from City (LCY) to Lisboa (LIS) takes 2h 35m.

What does the London to Lisbon flight path pass over?

Western France near the Bay of Biscay coastline, followed by the Atlantic-facing coasts of Galicia and northern Portugal before descending toward Lisbon