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BEB → SYY
Which side of the plane to sit from Benbecula Airport (Benbecula) to Stornoway Airport (Stornoway)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic Hebridean vistas, featuring the stunning contrast between white sand beaches, turquoise Atlantic waters, and the rugged, mountainous heart of Harris.
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North Uist Machair
View the unique coastal grasslands and white sandy beaches of North Uist shortly after takeoff.
Sound of Harris
A complex maritime landscape of turquoise channels and dozens of small, uninhabited islands.
Hills of Harris
Dramatic views of the rugged, rocky terrain of North Harris, including the highest peak, Clisham.
Luskentyre Sands
From altitude, the massive expanse of white sand and shallow blue water at Luskentyre is breathtaking.
St Kilda View
On exceptionally clear days, look far west to see the remote archipelago of St Kilda on the horizon.
For the most vibrant water colors in the Sound of Harris, choose a flight around midday when the sun is high. If traveling in late spring, the machair (grassland) on the left will be a vibrant carpet of wildflowers. The left side is also the 'ocean' side, providing a sense of the islands' isolation.
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The Little Minch
The busy sea lane between the Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Skye, often dotted with fishing vessels.
Isle of Skye
Excellent views across the water to the jagged silhouettes of the Cuillin mountains and the Trotternish ridge.
Shiant Isles
Look for these dramatic basalt islands in the Minch, famous for their massive puffin and razorbill colonies.
Stornoway Harbour
A great view of the town, the marina, and the fishing fleet as you bank toward the airport.
Lews Castle
The Victorian-era castle and its surrounding wooded grounds are visible just before touchdown.
The right side is best for morning flights as the sun illuminates the mainland mountains and the Isle of Skye to the east. Watch for the CalMac ferry crossing the Minch below. As you approach Stornoway, the right side usually offers the best view of the town's layout and the historic Lews Castle grounds.
Book Hotels in StornowayDistance: 102 km (63 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 min
Departure: BEB (57.48109817504883, -7.362780094146728)
Arrival: SYY (58.215599060058594, -6.3311100006103525)
Route Type: Domestic
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