Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Valencia. While the right side is better at takeoff, the left side wins overall. It captures the French Pyrenees in the distance as you cross into Spain, the Spanish interior plateau, and delivers the superior landing view over the Albufera lagoon and Valencia's coastline — the most visually dramatic moments of the flight.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick's runway 26L departure heads westward initially before turning south. The right side gives you views over the Surrey Hills and the North Downs as you climb, with the urban sprawl of Crawley and Horley visible below. As the aircraft banks south, the English Channel coastline comes into view on the right. Notable sights include: Surrey Hills AONB, North Downs ridge, Crawley town below, English Channel coastline near Worthing/Brighton.

When landing at Valencia (VLC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Valencia airport runway 12 approach comes in from the northwest over the city. The left side gives a clear view of the Mediterranean coastline, the Albufera lagoon just south of the city, and the distinctive grid of Valencia's port and beach district. The city centre with its riverbed park is also visible on the left. Notable sights include: Albufera lagoon, Valencia port and marina, Mediterranean coastline, Turia riverbed park (dry river converted to gardens).

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Valencia (VLC) takes Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.

The flight tracks south over the English Channel, crosses the French coast near Dieppe, passes over central France including the Loire Valley, then crosses the Pyrenees into Spain. Over Spain the route crosses the Ebro Valley and the Iberian plateau before descending toward Valencia on the Mediterranean coast.