Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Kos. While the right side wins at Gatwick departure, the left side dominates the majority of the flight. Once the aircraft crosses the Alps and enters the Adriatic and Ionian corridor, the left side faces east toward the Greek mainland, the Aegean islands, and the dramatic Turkish coastline on descent. The landing approach into Kos on the left is the scenic highlight of the entire journey.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick's main runway 08R/26L means westbound departures head east initially before turning southeast. On a southeast departure toward Greece, the aircraft typically climbs out heading roughly east then turns south, putting the English countryside and the North Downs to the right. The right side gets views over the Weald and early glimpses of the English Channel as the aircraft turns. Notable sights include: The North Downs ridge, the Weald of Kent, the English Channel coast near Eastbourne, the Thames Estuary in the far distance to the northeast.

When landing at Kos (KGS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kos Airport runway 24 means aircraft typically approach from the northeast over the Aegean, descending toward the southwest. The left side faces southeast, giving views over the Turkish coastline of the Bodrum Peninsula and the Aegean islands of Kalymnos and Leros as you descend. The island of Kos itself and its long narrow shape are well displayed on the left during the approach. Notable sights include: The Bodrum Peninsula (Turkey), Kalymnos island, the Gulf of Kos, the town of Kos and its harbour.

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Kos (KGS) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes.

The flight crosses the French Alps near Mont Blanc or the western Alps depending on routing, then tracks over northern Italy and the Adriatic Sea. It passes over or near the Greek mainland around Thessaloniki or central Greece, then descends through the Aegean island chain. The Cyclades islands including Mykonos and Paros may be visible below, and the Dodecanese chain including Leros and Kalymnos appear on the final descent toward Kos.