The right side combines a distant London skyline at departure with Pyrenees foothill terrain and the Spanish Mediterranean coastline during cruise, then finishes with a scenic turn over Ibiza's old town, salt flats, and Formentera on arrival - more varied and dramatic than the largely flat French interior and open-water views on the left.
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Flight Path
London to Ibiza is 901 miles (1,450 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Central France farmland near Limoges/Toulouse, the eastern Pyrenees foothills, and the Gulf of Lion coastline before the Mediterranean crossing to the Balearic Islands
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from STN
RIGHTStansted departures on runway 22 climb southwest before turning onto the southbound airway toward France, and on a clear day this puts London's skyline - Canary Wharf and the City cluster - visible in the distance off the right side. The left side only shows flat Essex and Hertfordshire farmland.
Landing at IBZ
RIGHTOn approach into Ibiza, the final turn typically swings the aircraft over the island's southern coast, giving right-side passengers a view of Dalt Vila's old town walls, the harbor, and the Ses Salines salt flats, with Formentera visible across the strait. The left side mostly faces open Mediterranean water during this turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Stansted (STN) to Ibiza (IBZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Ibiza. The right side combines a distant London skyline at departure with Pyrenees foothill terrain and the Spanish Mediterranean coastline during cruise, then finishes with a scenic turn over Ibiza's old town, salt flats, and Formentera on arrival - more varied and dramatic than the largely flat French interior and open-water views on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Stansted in London?
During takeoff from Stansted (STN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Stansted departures on runway 22 climb southwest before turning onto the southbound airway toward France, and on a clear day this puts London's skyline - Canary Wharf and the City cluster - visible in the distance off the right side. The left side only shows flat Essex and Hertfordshire farmland. Notable sights include: London skyline (Canary Wharf, City towers), Lee Valley reservoirs, Essex farmland patchwork.
What can I see when landing at Ibiza in Ibiza?
When landing at Ibiza (IBZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Ibiza, the final turn typically swings the aircraft over the island's southern coast, giving right-side passengers a view of Dalt Vila's old town walls, the harbor, and the Ses Salines salt flats, with Formentera visible across the strait. The left side mostly faces open Mediterranean water during this turn. Notable sights include: Dalt Vila old town and harbor, Ses Salines salt flats, Formentera island, Mediterranean coastline.
How long is the flight from London to Ibiza?
The flight from Stansted (STN) to Ibiza (IBZ) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 901 miles (1,450 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Ibiza flight path pass over?
Central France farmland near Limoges/Toulouse, the eastern Pyrenees foothills, and the Gulf of Lion coastline before the Mediterranean crossing to the Balearic Islands