Seeing London Luton Airport from a planeup to 5 ★
easyJet's home base, on a hilltop just outside Luton about 30 miles north of London. Look for the single runway sitting on a ridge above the town.
5 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
London to Copenhagen: sit on the left, on the climb, 6 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin to London | Left | on the way down |
| London to Copenhagen | Left | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| London to Amsterdam | Left | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
| London to Edinburgh | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
| New York to London | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see London Luton Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see London Luton Airport from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see London Luton Airport at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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