About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Berlin. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the Channel crossing and over the Netherlands and northern Germany, the left side also faces generally south, giving better views of any coastal features and the flat Dutch and German lowland landscape. Right side has little advantage at any stage of this routing.
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's main runway 26L departure heads westward before turning northeast toward the continent. A left-side seat gives you views south over the Surrey Hills and the Weald as the aircraft banks right, then the English Channel coastline comes into view near Eastbourne or Folkestone depending on routing. You get the cleaner look at the coast and the Channel crossing. Notable sights include: Surrey Hills AONB, the Weald (patchwork farmland), English Channel coastline near Eastbourne, white cliffs near Beachy Head.
What can I see when landing at Berlin Brandenburg in Berlin?
When landing at Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Left side for the best views. BER's main runway 25L approach comes in from the east heading west, meaning the aircraft tracks over eastern Brandenburg before touching down. A left seat faces south, giving views over the lakes and forests of the Dahme-Seengebiet and the southeastern Berlin suburbs. As you descend through 3,000-5,000 feet, the Müggelsee lake and the Köpenick district are clearly visible to the south-left. Notable sights include: Müggelsee (Berlin's largest lake), Köpenick district and its forested surroundings, Dahme-Seengebiet lake district, southeastern Berlin urban grid.
How long is the flight from London to Berlin?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the London to Berlin flight path pass over?
The route crosses the English Channel near Folkestone or Dungeness, then tracks over the Belgian and Dutch lowlands near Antwerp and Rotterdam, crossing the Rhine delta. Over Germany it passes through the flat North German Plain, crossing the Elbe river near Hamburg or south of it depending on routing, then descends over the Brandenburg lake and forest landscape into Berlin.