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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the initial Mediterranean coastline of Spain and the spectacular rugged Atlantic coast of Ireland upon arrival.

Left Side Highlights
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Costa Blanca

Immediately after takeoff, enjoy sweeping views of Alicante's beaches and the turquoise Mediterranean Sea.

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Sierra de Guadarrama

As you head north, look for the granite peaks of the mountain range separating Madrid from the northern plains.

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Cantabrian Mountains

A glimpse of the rugged northern Spanish coast and its high peaks before crossing into the Bay of Biscay.

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The Atlantic Horizon

Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean, often providing incredible sunset vistas on evening flights.

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Wild Atlantic Way

Dramatic views of the Irish coastline, including the limestone karst of The Burren and the cliffs of County Clare.

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Connemara Peaks

The rugged and mountainous landscape of West Galway becomes visible as the plane descends toward Knock.

Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your window shade up for iconic views of Ireland's west coast islands and jagged cliffs.

Right Side Highlights
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Spanish Meseta

The vast, high-altitude plateau of central Spain with its characteristic red-earth agricultural patterns.

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Madrid Perimeter

Distant views of the Spanish capital's skyline and the surrounding metropolitan area as you fly north.

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Picos de Europa

One of Spain's most stunning mountain ranges, visible if the flight path tracks slightly further inland.

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Brittany Coast

On clear days, the distant jagged coastline of northwestern France may be visible across the water.

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Irish Midlands

The quintessential 'Forty Shades of Green' landscape, featuring a patchwork of fields and stone walls.

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River Shannon

View Ireland's longest river as it winds through the heart of the country toward the Shannon Estuary.

The right side is excellent for morning flights as it avoids direct sun glare. It provides a better perspective of the lush, green interior of Ireland and the complex river systems of the Midlands.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,848 km (1,148 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 28 min

Departure: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)

Arrival: NOC (53.9103012084961, -8.818490028381348)

Route Type: International

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