Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Larnaca. While the right side wins at takeoff, the left side delivers the better overall experience. Once the aircraft tracks southeast over France and into the Mediterranean, left-side passengers get views of the Alps on the eastern horizon, the Italian coastline, and the Greek islands including Crete and Rhodes as the route passes south. The left side also wins the landing approach with Larnaca Salt Lake and the bay.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick's runway 26L departure heads west before turning southeast, giving right-side passengers views over the Surrey Hills and the North Downs. As the aircraft banks left to track southeast, the right side picks up the English Channel coastline near Eastbourne and Beachy Head before crossing into France. Notable sights include: Surrey Hills AONB, North Downs ridge, Beachy Head chalk cliffs, English Channel.

When landing at Larnaca (LCA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Larnaca airport's runway 04 approach comes in from the southwest over the sea, meaning left-side passengers get the view of the Cypriot coastline, Larnaca Salt Lake, and the city itself on final approach. The Troodos Mountains are visible to the northwest on descent. Notable sights include: Larnaca Salt Lake, Larnaca Bay, Troodos Mountains, Larnaca city waterfront.

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Larnaca (LCA) takes Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes.

The route tracks southeast over northern France, crossing the Alps near their western extent visible to the left, then over northern Italy and the Adriatic Sea. The aircraft passes over or near Greece, with the Aegean Sea and scattered Greek islands including Rhodes visible below. The final leg crosses the eastern Mediterranean before descending toward Cyprus.