The right side wins on both ends of the flight — Lisbon's estuary and skyline at takeoff, and Warsaw's river and skyline on approach — while the cruise segment also favors the right, since the great-circle path skirts just north of the Pyrenees and passes south of the main Alpine crest, keeping both ranges visible on that side.
Flight Path
Central Spanish plateau near Madrid, the Pyrenees foothills to the south, the Rhône valley and western Alps visible on the southern horizon, the Bohemian Forest and Vistula lowlands approaching Poland
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase

Takeoff from LIS
RIGHTDeparting LIS on runway 02, the aircraft climbs north over the Tagus before banking right onto its ENE heading toward Poland. That turn puts Lisbon's downtown, the Tagus estuary, and the 25 de Abril Bridge squarely on the right side of the cabin.

Landing at WAW
RIGHTArriving at WAW from the west under typical westerly winds, aircraft often loop around to land on runway 29, bringing the final approach in from the east over the Vistula. This puts the river and Warsaw's skyline, including the Palace of Culture, on the right side as the plane turns onto final.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lisboa (LIS) to Okecie (WAW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Warsaw. The right side wins on both ends of the flight — Lisbon's estuary and skyline at takeoff, and Warsaw's river and skyline on approach — while the cruise segment also favors the right, since the great-circle path skirts just north of the Pyrenees and passes south of the main Alpine crest, keeping both ranges visible on that side.
What can I see during takeoff from Lisboa in Lisbon?
During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing LIS on runway 02, the aircraft climbs north over the Tagus before banking right onto its ENE heading toward Poland. That turn puts Lisbon's downtown, the Tagus estuary, and the 25 de Abril Bridge squarely on the right side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Lisbon downtown and castle hill, 25 de Abril Bridge, Atlantic coastline near the river mouth.
What can I see when landing at Okecie in Warsaw?
When landing at Okecie (WAW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving at WAW from the west under typical westerly winds, aircraft often loop around to land on runway 29, bringing the final approach in from the east over the Vistula. This puts the river and Warsaw's skyline, including the Palace of Culture, on the right side as the plane turns onto final. Notable sights include: Vistula River, Warsaw city skyline and Palace of Culture and Science, Old Town riverside district, Wilanów palace grounds.
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Warsaw?
The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to Okecie (WAW) takes 3h 50m.
What does the Lisbon to Warsaw flight path pass over?
Central Spanish plateau near Madrid, the Pyrenees foothills to the south, the Rhône valley and western Alps visible on the southern horizon, the Bohemian Forest and Vistula lowlands approaching Poland