About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Sarajevo (SJJ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Sarajevo. While the right side has the better Gatwick departure view, the left side wins overall. After crossing the Channel, the left side tracks the Alps on the eastern horizon over Austria, then delivers the dramatic Dinaric Alps descent into Sarajevo's mountain-ringed valley — the most visually distinctive part of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?
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. Departing toward the southeast, the right side gives views over the Surrey Hills and the North Downs escarpment. As the aircraft climbs and turns south-southeast toward the Channel, the right side picks up the English Channel coastline near Eastbourne and Beachy Head. Notable sights include: Surrey Hills AONB, North Downs escarpment, South Downs ridge, Beachy Head chalk cliffs and English Channel.
What can I see when landing at Sarajevo in Sarajevo?
When landing at Sarajevo (SJJ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Sarajevo Airport runway 12/30 means arrivals typically come in from the northwest on heading 120, descending through the Sarajevo valley flanked by the Dinaric Alps. The left side faces northeast toward the city of Sarajevo itself and the Miljacka river valley, with the Trebević mountain massif visible. This gives a direct view into the bowl of the city as the aircraft descends. Notable sights include: Trebević mountain massif, Miljacka river valley, Sarajevo old town (Baščaršija district), Igman and Bjelašnica mountains.
How long is the flight from London to Sarajevo?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Sarajevo (SJJ) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the London to Sarajevo flight path pass over?
The route crosses the English Channel near Calais, then tracks over Belgium and southern Germany. Over Austria the Bavarian Alps and then the Eastern Alps are visible. The flight crosses Slovenia and Croatia before entering Bosnia, where the Dinaric Alps become increasingly dramatic with karst plateaus, deep river gorges, and forested ridgelines leading into the Sarajevo valley.