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Which side of the plane to sit from Aberdeen Dyce Airport (Aberdeen) to Wick Airport (Wick)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the Aberdeenshire coast to the rugged sea cliffs of Caithness, featuring iconic ruins and offshore engineering.

Right Side Highlights
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Slains Castle

The dramatic cliff-top ruins near Cruden Bay, famously the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula.

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Peterhead Harbor

A bird's-eye view of one of Europe's largest fishing ports and its busy maritime traffic.

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Beatrice Wind Farm

The impressive array of massive offshore wind turbines situated in the Moray Firth.

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Caithness Sea Cliffs

Vertical rock faces and sea stacks that drop into the North Sea as you approach Wick.

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The Moray Firth

Expansive views of the open sea where you might spot large tankers or even pods of dolphins.

For the most scenic experience, choose the right side. It offers the best views of the Aberdeenshire coastline and the approach to Wick. Morning flights are ideal as the rising sun illuminates the eastern cliffs and the North Sea.

Left Side Highlights
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Aberdeen Suburbs

Aerial views of the 'Granite City' architecture and the rolling green outskirts of Dyce.

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Cairngorms Horizon

On clear days, the distant peaks of the UK's largest national park are visible to the west.

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Cromarty Firth

Views of the deep-water ports at Nigg and Invergordon, often filled with massive oil rigs.

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Morven & Scaraben

The distinctive conical peaks of southern Caithness rising sharply from the moorland.

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The Flow Country

The vast, unique peatland wilderness that characterizes the interior of Northern Scotland.

Sit on the left if you prefer mountain views. The afternoon light is particularly beautiful on this side, as the sun sets over the Highlands. It offers a better perspective of the inland lochs and the vast peatlands known as the Flow Country.

Top Activities in Wick
Route Information

Distance: 149 km (93 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 15 min

Departure: ABZ (57.20190048217773, -2.1977798938751216)

Arrival: WIC (58.45890045166016, -3.09306001663208)

Route Type: Domestic

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