Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Vagar. While takeoff offers pleasant English countryside views, the landing approach over the Faroe Islands is far more visually dramatic. The left side captures the islands' distinctive basalt mountains, deep fjords, and rugged Atlantic coastline—features that are genuinely striking and unique compared to the relatively modest terrain visible from Gatwick.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Thames estuary and Kent coastline during northbound climb-out from Gatwick. The aircraft typically departs north or northeast, giving right-side passengers clear sightlines to the English Channel approaches and the Sussex Weald. Notable sights include: Thames estuary, Kent coastline, South Downs ridge, English Channel.

When landing at Vagar (FAE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Faroe Islands' dramatic terrain during final approach. Aircraft descend from the southeast toward Vagar, and left-side passengers see the steep basalt cliffs, fjords, and mountainous spine of the islands in full profile. Notable sights include: Vágar's basalt mountains, Streymoy island, Kollafjørður fjord, Atlantic Ocean.

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Vagar (FAE) takes Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the North Sea at altitude, passing west of Scotland and the Hebrides. At cruise altitude (around 30,000 feet), passengers may glimpse the Scottish Highlands and islands (Skye, Outer Hebrides) on the left side during the first half of the flight. The second half crosses open Atlantic with no major landmarks until the Faroe Islands appear on approach. The flight typically maintains a northwesterly heading after clearing UK airspace.