Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Lisbon. While right seats win on takeoff from London, the landing approach into Lisbon heavily favors left seats for the Tagus estuary, bridge, and city views. Since landing views are typically more memorable and the approach is longer than initial climb-out, left is the better overall choice for this route.

During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. City Airport typically departs eastbound (Runway 09) or westbound (Runway 27). Right-side seats on an eastbound departure offer immediate views of central London's dense urban fabric and the Thames meanders. Westbound departures are less common but would favor left seats; assume standard eastbound routing. Notable sights include: River Thames (winding directly below during initial climb), Tower Bridge and central London skyline (to the left/north), Canary Wharf and Isle of Dogs (to the right/south), Greenwich Peninsula and O2 Arena (southeast).

When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Lisbon typically lands on Runway 03 (northbound) or Runway 21 (southbound). A northbound approach (Runway 03) brings aircraft over the Tagus River estuary from the south, giving left-side passengers excellent views of the river, bridge, and city layout. Southbound approaches are less common; assume Runway 03 standard. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary (wide, prominent body of water), 25 de Abril Bridge (iconic red suspension bridge), Cristo Rei statue and Sanctuary (on south bank), Belém district and Jerónimos Monastery (on north bank).

The flight from City (LCY) to Lisboa (LIS) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the English Channel (visible as a narrow water body 30-40 minutes after departure), then passes over Normandy and Brittany in northern France. The Loire Valley and its river systems become visible in the midpoint of the flight. As the aircraft continues southwest, the Massif Central appears as elevated terrain with visible ridge patterns. The Pyrenees form a distant mountain chain on the southern horizon during the latter third of the flight. The flight then crosses the Iberian Peninsula, with central Spanish plateaus and eventually the Portuguese interior visible before descent toward Lisbon and the Atlantic coast.