The left side keeps delivering through the long cruise: the Alps rise near the France-Switzerland border, and later the Adriatic Sea's Dalmatian coastline and islands come into view, giving two strong mountain-and-coast highlights rather than relying mainly on the landing sequence.
Flight Path
Adriatic Sea crossing between Italy and Croatia's Dalmatian coast, with the mountainous Balkan terrain of Albania and northern Greece visible further along the route
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGW
LEFTGatwick typically departs on runway 26 (westbound) then banks left onto the southeasterly track toward Europe. During that turn the left side faces the inside of the bank, giving a good look down at the South Downs and the Sussex countryside before the coast slips by near Worthing and Brighton.
Landing at AYT
RIGHTAntalya's runways run north-south, and summer arrivals typically land on 36, approaching from the south over the Mediterranean. As the aircraft lines up, the right side faces east toward the city and the Taurus Mountains, which rise abruptly right behind the coastline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Antalya (AYT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Antalya. The left side keeps delivering through the long cruise: the Alps rise near the France-Switzerland border, and later the Adriatic Sea's Dalmatian coastline and islands come into view, giving two strong mountain-and-coast highlights rather than relying mainly on the landing sequence.
What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?
During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gatwick typically departs on runway 26 (westbound) then banks left onto the southeasterly track toward Europe. During that turn the left side faces the inside of the bank, giving a good look down at the South Downs and the Sussex countryside before the coast slips by near Worthing and Brighton. Notable sights include: South Downs chalk ridgeline, Sussex patchwork farmland, glimpse of the English Channel near Brighton/Worthing.
What can I see when landing at Antalya in Antalya?
When landing at Antalya (AYT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Antalya's runways run north-south, and summer arrivals typically land on 36, approaching from the south over the Mediterranean. As the aircraft lines up, the right side faces east toward the city and the Taurus Mountains, which rise abruptly right behind the coastline. Notable sights include: Taurus Mountains backdrop, Antalya's cliffside old town (Kaleici), turquoise Mediterranean coastline.
How long is the flight from London to Antalya?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Antalya (AYT) takes 4h 30m.
What does the London to Antalya flight path pass over?
Adriatic Sea crossing between Italy and Croatia's Dalmatian coast, with the mountainous Balkan terrain of Albania and northern Greece visible further along the route