Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Athens. The left side wins on both ends: London's cityscape and Thames at departure, then the Attica coastline and Athens sprawl on arrival, with the possibility of glimpsing Alpine foothills over the Balkans during cruise.

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing LHR to the southeast, the left side offers views over London itself, including the Thames and city landmarks, before the route continues over southern England and the Channel coast. Notable sights include: River Thames, Central London skyline, English Channel coastline near Dover.

When landing at Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Athens from the north, the left side reveals the rugged mountains of central Greece and the Attica peninsula's coastline, with the Saronic Gulf and Athens sprawl visible just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Mount Parnitha, Saronic Gulf coastline, Athens urban sprawl, Attica peninsula hills.

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) takes 3h 35m.

The route crosses France, the Alps foothills near Italy or Switzerland, the Adriatic Sea, and the mountainous terrain of Albania or northern Greece before descending into Athens.