About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Stansted (STN) to Paphos International (PFO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Paphos. While takeoff favors the right for North Sea views, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Troodos Mountains and Mediterranean coastline are far more visually distinctive than the relatively flat English departure zone. The left side captures the most memorable portion of this route.
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 typically departs eastbound (runways 03/21, with eastbound departures using 03). Right-side seats face toward the North Sea coast and East Anglia's distinctive fenland patterns. You'll see the Essex coastline and the gradual transition from agricultural flatland to water. Notable sights include: Essex marshlands and river systems, North Sea coastline near Great Yarmouth, The Wash (large tidal estuary to the north), East Anglian agricultural grid patterns.
What can I see when landing at Paphos International in Paphos?
When landing at Paphos International (PFO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Paphos typically lands westbound (runway 29). Left-side seats during descent offer views of the Troodos Mountains inland and the Mediterranean coastline. The approach path brings you over the Akamas Peninsula and the dramatic transition from sea to the Cyprus interior. Notable sights include: Troodos Mountains (central Cyprus highlands), Mediterranean Sea, Akamas Peninsula (northwestern Cyprus), Paphos harbor and coastal development.
How long is the flight from London to Paphos?
The flight from Stansted (STN) to Paphos International (PFO) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.
What does the London to Paphos flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the English Channel (visible as the water boundary between southern England and northern France), then proceeds over northern France and the Alps' northern foothills. The Mediterranean becomes visible around the midpoint as you cross southern France. The Pyrenees may be visible to the south depending on exact routing. The flight then crosses the central Mediterranean with no major landmasses until approaching Cyprus, where the Turkish coast (Anatolia) appears to the north before the Cyprus island approaches from the south.