Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Lanzerote. The Lanzarote volcanic approach on the left is one of the most visually dramatic landings in Europe, and the left side also picks up views of the Spanish coast and the Strait of Gibraltar area mid-flight. The Gatwick departure views are pleasant but relatively ordinary English countryside, so the left side wins on the strength of the arrival alone.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick's runway 26L departure heads westward, and the right side gives you a clear view south over the Surrey Hills and the South Downs as you climb out. You'll see the patchwork of the Weald countryside and can pick out Crawley town directly below before the aircraft turns southwest. Notable sights include: Surrey Hills AONB, South Downs ridge, Crawley town grid, Horsham to the west.

When landing at Lanzarote (ACE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Lanzarote's main runway 03 arrival comes in from the south heading north, and the left side faces west giving you the dramatic volcanic landscape of Timanfaya National Park and the Montañas del Fuego lava fields on approach. The stark black lava fields contrasting with the turquoise Atlantic are unmistakable. Notable sights include: Timanfaya National Park lava fields, Montañas del Fuego volcanic cones, Arrecife harbour and lagoon, Playa Grande beach at Puerto del Carmen.

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Lanzarote (ACE) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight tracks southwest over the English Channel, crosses the Brittany coast near Brest, then follows the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula over Portugal. You pass over or near Lisbon, then continue south over the Algarve coast and out over the open Atlantic. The Moroccan coast near Agadir may be visible to the left in the distance before the Canary Islands appear, with Fuerteventura typically visible before Lanzarote.