Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Antalya. While the right side has the better Gatwick departure view, the left side delivers the more spectacular payoff on arrival with the Taurus Mountains and Bay of Antalya. During the cruise, the left side also tracks closer to the Alps over France and Switzerland, the Adriatic coastline, and the Greek islands, making it the stronger choice across the full flight.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick's single runway typically sees departures to the east or southeast. On an eastbound departure, the right side gives you views over the Surrey Hills and the North Downs, with the urban sprawl of Crawley and the Weald visible below before the aircraft climbs out over Kent. The left side faces north toward the built-up suburbs of Redhill and Croydon with less scenic interest. Notable sights include: Surrey Hills AONB, the North Downs ridge, Ashdown Forest, the English Channel coastline near Eastbourne or Folkestone as you climb through 15,000 ft.

When landing at Antalya (AYT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Antalya Airport's main runway 36R/18L means arrivals from the north typically land heading south, with the aircraft approaching over the Taurus Mountains. On this approach, the left side faces east toward the Taurus range and the city of Antalya itself, with the Bay of Antalya and the Mediterranean opening up dramatically below. The right side looks west over flatter coastal plain with less visual drama. Notable sights include: Taurus Mountains (Toroslar), Bay of Antalya, Antalya city centre and old harbour (Kaleiçi), Mediterranean coastline stretching toward Kemer.

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Antalya (AYT) takes Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours.

The route crosses northern France, the Alps (visible from both sides at cruise altitude), northern Italy or the Adriatic Sea, then over Greece and the Aegean Sea including the Greek island chains, before crossing the Turkish coast and descending toward the Taurus Mountains and Antalya. The Alps and Aegean islands are the visual highlights of the cruise phase.