ALC → CWL

Costa Blanca Departure

Aerial views of the white sandy beaches and turquoise waters around Alicante and Benidorm shortly after takeoff.

Spanish Meseta

The high plateau of central Spain, featuring deep ochre landscapes and scattered medieval villages.

Bay of Biscay

A vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean where you can often spot deep-sea vessels and unique cloud formations.

Brittany Peninsula

The westernmost tip of France, characterized by jagged cliffs and lighthouse-dotted islands.

Flat Holm & Steep Holm

Two distinct limestone islands located in the Bristol Channel as you descend toward Cardiff.

South Wales Coast

The Vale of Glamorgan coastline featuring dramatic limestone cliffs and hidden coves during final approach.

Pyrenees Mountains

Depending on the specific airway, the snow-capped peaks of the western Pyrenees may be visible on the horizon.

Aquitaine Coast

The French coastline near Bordeaux, featuring the massive Dune du Pilat, the tallest sand dune in Europe.

Loire Estuary

The mouth of the Loire River near Saint-Nazaire, where the longest river in France meets the Atlantic.

Somerset Levels

The lush, green patchwork fields of Southwest England and the rolling Quantock Hills.

Severn Bridges

The two iconic suspension bridges connecting England and Wales are often visible to the east during the descent.

Bristol Cityscape

A distant view of Bristol and its historic floating harbor before the plane turns west for the Cardiff runway.