London to Ibiza flight pathLGWIBZ

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Flight time2h 20m
Distance852
Heading174° → 175°
Best side
Left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side captures the more dramatic geography of the route — glimpses of the Channel coast at departure, the eastern Pyrenees and Catalonian Mediterranean coastline during cruise, and Ibiza's old town and harbor on arrival — while the right side stays over featureless French countryside and open sea for most of the flight.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

London to Ibiza is 852 miles (1,370 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.

Eastern Pyrenees foothills and the Catalonian Mediterranean coast near Barcelona, followed by open Balearic Sea leading to the island of Ibiza

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (left side) — North Downs, Kent countryside, English Channel coastline near Dover

Takeoff from LGW

LEFT

Climbing south from Gatwick, the left side faces east toward the Kent Downs and glimpses of the English Channel coastline near Dover, while the right side only shows the flatter fields of Surrey and Hampshire. It's a modest advantage, but the Channel coast adds some visual interest early on.

North DownsKent countrysideEnglish Channel coastline near Dover
LGW GatwickHub for easyJet, British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle

Landing at IBZ

LEFT

On the descent into Ibiza, the typical approach from the northeast brings the island's rugged south coast, Ibiza Town's old fortified Dalt Vila, and the harbor into view on the left side. The right side mostly shows open Mediterranean water until touchdown.

Dalt Vila old townIbiza harborSes Salines salt flatsMediterranean coastline
IBZ IbizaHub for Vueling

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Ibiza (IBZ)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Ibiza. The left side captures the more dramatic geography of the route — glimpses of the Channel coast at departure, the eastern Pyrenees and Catalonian Mediterranean coastline during cruise, and Ibiza's old town and harbor on arrival — while the right side stays over featureless French countryside and open sea for most of the flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing south from Gatwick, the left side faces east toward the Kent Downs and glimpses of the English Channel coastline near Dover, while the right side only shows the flatter fields of Surrey and Hampshire. It's a modest advantage, but the Channel coast adds some visual interest early on. Notable sights include: North Downs, Kent countryside, English Channel coastline near Dover.

What can I see when landing at Ibiza in Ibiza?

When landing at Ibiza (IBZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the descent into Ibiza, the typical approach from the northeast brings the island's rugged south coast, Ibiza Town's old fortified Dalt Vila, and the harbor into view on the left side. The right side mostly shows open Mediterranean water until touchdown. Notable sights include: Dalt Vila old town, Ibiza harbor, Ses Salines salt flats, Mediterranean coastline.

How long is the flight from London to Ibiza?

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Ibiza (IBZ) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 852 miles (1,370 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the London to Ibiza flight path pass over?

Eastern Pyrenees foothills and the Catalonian Mediterranean coast near Barcelona, followed by open Balearic Sea leading to the island of Ibiza