Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Berlin. While left offers good departure views, right provides superior scenery for the longer descent into Berlin, where the Spree River, city lakes, and urban landscape create more varied and interesting visuals than the relatively flat English departure zone.

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Thames estuary and the North Sea coast as you climb out eastbound. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the Kent coastline receding beneath you. Notable sights include: River Thames estuary, Kent coastline, North Sea, Essex marshlands.

When landing at Tempelhof (THF), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views during the westbound descent into Tempelhof. You'll see the Spree River winding through Berlin, the city's lakes (Müggelsee, Tegeler See), and the urban sprawl of greater Berlin. Notable sights include: Spree River, Berlin city center, Müggelsee lake, Tegeler See.

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Tempelhof (THF) takes 1h 25m.

The flight crosses the North Sea briefly, then passes over the Netherlands (Frisian Islands visible on clear days), the Rhine-Meuse delta, and the German lowlands. The Ruhr Valley industrial region may be visible in haze on the approach to Berlin. The entire route crosses relatively flat terrain with few dramatic topographical features.