The right side strings together a coastal glimpse at departure, distant views of the Swiss Alps and Jura foothills during cruise, and the dramatic close pass of the Nordkette wall on arrival, giving it a more consistently scenic profile than the left side's flatter, less varied outlook.
Flight Path
Eastern France near the Vosges/Jura foothills, the upper Rhine valley near Basel, and the northern edge of the Swiss Alps before the route turns into the Tyrolean mountains
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGW
RIGHTAfter departing Gatwick's runway 26, the aircraft banks south-east toward the Channel, giving right-side passengers a view over the rolling South Downs and the Sussex coastline near Brighton before heading out over open water toward France.
Landing at INN
RIGHTOn the visual approach to runway 26, the aircraft threads down the Inn Valley and turns tightly past the city, putting the sheer limestone wall of the Nordkette range directly off the right side as Innsbruck and the river come into close view below.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Innsbruck (INN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Innsbruck. The right side strings together a coastal glimpse at departure, distant views of the Swiss Alps and Jura foothills during cruise, and the dramatic close pass of the Nordkette wall on arrival, giving it a more consistently scenic profile than the left side's flatter, less varied outlook.
What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?
During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. After departing Gatwick's runway 26, the aircraft banks south-east toward the Channel, giving right-side passengers a view over the rolling South Downs and the Sussex coastline near Brighton before heading out over open water toward France. Notable sights include: South Downs, Brighton and Worthing seafront, English Channel, chalk cliffs near Beachy Head.
What can I see when landing at Innsbruck in Innsbruck?
When landing at Innsbruck (INN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the visual approach to runway 26, the aircraft threads down the Inn Valley and turns tightly past the city, putting the sheer limestone wall of the Nordkette range directly off the right side as Innsbruck and the river come into close view below. Notable sights include: Nordkette (Karwendel range), Inn River, city of Innsbruck, Patscherkofel peak in the distance.
How long is the flight from London to Innsbruck?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Innsbruck (INN) takes 2h 05m.
What does the London to Innsbruck flight path pass over?
Eastern France near the Vosges/Jura foothills, the upper Rhine valley near Basel, and the northern edge of the Swiss Alps before the route turns into the Tyrolean mountains