Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Palma De Mallorca. Right-side seats deliver superior scenery for both takeoff and landing. The climb-out over the Thames estuary and Essex is engaging, but the descent into Palma—with the Serra de Tramuntana, Mediterranean cliffs, and Balearic coastline—makes right the clear winner for the entire journey.

During takeoff from Stansted (STN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Thames estuary and the Essex coastline as you climb out southwestward. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the flat agricultural landscape of Essex stretching toward the horizon. Notable sights include: Thames estuary, Essex coastline, North Sea (distant), flat fenland plains.

When landing at Palma De Mallorca (PMI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats offer the best view of the Balearic Islands' dramatic limestone cliffs and the approach over the Mediterranean. You'll see Mallorca's rugged northern coastline and the Serra de Tramuntana mountains as you descend toward Palma. Notable sights include: Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, Mallorca's northern coastline, Mediterranean Sea, Palma Bay.

The flight from Stansted (STN) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the English Channel (visible as a narrow water body between the Kent/Sussex coast and the French coast near Normandy), then continues south over northern France. You'll pass over the Massif Central region (distant, to the left/west), then cross the Pyrenees foothills as you approach Spain. The final leg crosses the Mediterranean toward the Balearic Islands. The Channel crossing and the transition from French mainland to Mediterranean are the most visually distinctive midpoint features.