Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Porto. While left offers good takeoff views of the Thames estuary, right dominates the landing approach with Porto's striking hillside geography and the Douro River valley—the most visually distinctive features of this route.

During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Thames estuary and Kent coastline as you climb out southwestward from City Airport. Right side faces north toward built-up London suburbs with less scenic value. Notable sights include: Thames estuary, Kent coastline, Greater London urban sprawl, North Downs ridge.

When landing at Porto (OPO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Douro River valley and Porto's dramatic hillside setting as you descend toward the airport. Left side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Douro River and valley, Atlantic coastline, Porto's tiered hillside development, Serra da Arrabida mountains.

The flight from City (LCY) to Porto (OPO) takes 1h 45m.

English Channel crossing (visible as open water), Normandy and Brittany coastlines, Loire River valley in central France, Bay of Biscay approach, Spanish-Portuguese border region with Douro River gorge system