Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Rhodos. The left side wins overall because while the right side is better at takeoff, the left side delivers the more spectacular payoff on approach into Rhodes with the medieval walled city, the Aegean, and the Turkish coast all visible simultaneously. Mid-flight over the Alps and Adriatic, the left side also faces south toward the more dramatic Alpine peaks.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick's runway 26L/08R means westbound departures head roughly west before turning southeast. On a southeast departure, the right side gives views over the Surrey Hills and the North Downs as you climb out, with the London skyline visible to the north. Left side faces open farmland toward Crawley. Notable sights include: Surrey Hills AONB, North Downs ridge, Crawley town grid below, M23 motorway corridor.

When landing at Diagoras (RHO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Rhodes airport runway 19/01 means arrivals typically come in from the north heading south. On approach from the north, the left side faces west toward the Turkish coast and the Aegean, while the right faces inland Rhodes. However, approaching from the northwest on a southerly heading, the left side gives a clear view of Rhodes Town, the medieval Old City walls, and the Aegean Sea. The right side looks toward the mountainous interior of the island. Notable sights include: Rhodes Old Town medieval walls, Aegean Sea coastline, Turkish coast of Anatolia on the horizon, Rhodes Town harbour.

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Diagoras (RHO) takes Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours.

The route crosses the English Channel near Dieppe, then tracks southeast over France passing near Lyon, crosses the Alps around the Mont Blanc massif or Gran Paradiso area, descends over northern Italy and the Adriatic Sea, crosses Greece over Thessaloniki and the Aegean island chains including the Cyclades before reaching Rhodes