At Gatwick in London: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: North Downs escarpment (southeast), Weald farmland and woodland (east), River Mole valley (northeast), Reigate area settlements (distant southeast).

When taking off from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick's primary runways (08L/08R and 09L/09R) depart eastward, and the right side offers views of the North Downs ridge and the Weald landscape stretching toward the Sussex/Kent border. The left side faces back toward built-up areas of Greater London with less distinctive geography. Notable sights include: North Downs escarpment (southeast), Weald farmland and woodland (east), River Mole valley (northeast), Reigate area settlements (distant southeast).

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gatwick's primary runway 26L/08R runs roughly east-west. Landing from the north (runway 08R) or south (runway 26L), the left side offers views of central Surrey and the North Downs ridge, including the distinctive chalk escarpment and patchwork farmland. The right side shows less dramatic terrain—mostly flat Weald countryside extending toward the Kent border. Notable sights include: North Downs escarpment, Mole Valley, Reigate area settlements, patchwork of Surrey agricultural fields.

The best window seat at Gatwick (LGW) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around London (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.