Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sumburgh to London. While takeoff from Shetland offers dramatic coastal scenery, the landing approach into London City provides more sustained and iconic urban-geographic views. The Thames, Canary Wharf, and the City skyline are visually rewarding and geographically significant.

During takeoff from Sumburgh (LSI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Sumburgh Head's dramatic cliffs and the Atlantic coastline as you climb out. The aircraft departs southbound, so the right wing faces west toward the open ocean and the distinctive headland. Notable sights include: Sumburgh Head (clifftop peninsula), Fair Isle (small island visible to the southwest), Atlantic Ocean coastline, Shetland's rolling moorland.

When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the approach to London City. You'll see the Thames winding through East London, the Canary Wharf cluster, and the City of London's skyline as you descend toward the runway on the Isle of Dogs. Notable sights include: River Thames (distinctive meanders through London), Canary Wharf (tall glass towers), City of London financial district, Isle of Dogs (the airport's location).

The flight from Sumburgh (LSI) to City (LCY) takes 3h 15m.

Scottish Highlands and Grampian Mountains (visible during cruise over central Scotland), Firth of Forth near Edinburgh, Pennines and Peak District (as you cross northern England), Midlands industrial areas, Thames Valley approaching London