Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Dubrovnik. The Dubrovnik approach on the left is one of the most spectacular landings in Europe and tips the balance. During the cruise, the left side also picks up the Alps crossing over Switzerland and Austria, the Slovenian Julian Alps, and the Croatian coastline on descent. Right side has London at takeoff but loses out on the dramatic geography through the middle and end of the flight.

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Heathrow departures heading east on runway 27L/27R (westerly wind, most common) turn southeast, putting central London on the right side. You get a clear view of the Thames snaking through the city, with the City of London skyline and Canary Wharf visible. Left side faces suburban west London with little of interest. Notable sights include: River Thames bends through central London, Canary Wharf cluster, The Shard and City of London skyline, Windsor Castle briefly visible before the turn.

When landing at Dubrovnik (DBV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dubrovnik's runway 12/30 means most arrivals come in from the northwest over the Adriatic, turning to land heading southeast (runway 12). The left side faces the Adriatic coast and the walled Old Town of Dubrovnik directly, one of the most dramatic airport approaches in Europe. The right side looks inland toward the Dinaric Alps and the Neretva valley. Notable sights include: Dubrovnik Old Town walled city on its peninsula, Lokrum Island just offshore, Elafiti Islands chain to the northwest, Adriatic Sea coastline.

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Dubrovnik (DBV) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.

The flight tracks southeast over France, crossing the Alps over Switzerland or northern Italy where the main Alpine chain is clearly visible — Mont Blanc massif, the Bernese Oberland, and the Po Valley below. Continuing over northeastern Italy and Slovenia, the Julian Alps appear before the aircraft descends toward the Dalmatian coast. The Croatian coastline with its karst islands — Hvar, Korčula, and the Pelješac peninsula — is visible on the final descent into Dubrovnik.