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BFS → ACE
Which side of the plane to sit from Belfast International Airport (Belfast) to Lanzarote Airport (Arrecife)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side provides superior views of the Western European coastline, offering glimpses of the Cornish tip, the rugged Galician coast of Spain, and the sprawling Portuguese shoreline before a scenic approach over the Chinijo Archipelago.
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Land's End
Clear views of the southwestern tip of Cornwall and the Longships Lighthouse as the plane leaves British airspace.
Galician Rias
The dramatic, jagged coastline of northwest Spain, featuring deep oceanic inlets and the 'Coast of Death'.
Lisbon Coastline
If the flight path hugs the coast, the mouth of the Tagus River and the Portuguese capital are visible.
La Graciosa
The smallest inhabited island of the Canaries, visible north of Lanzarote during the initial descent phase.
Arrecife
A low-altitude view of the capital city and its harbor just before the final touchdown at ACE.
Book an 'A' window seat for the most consistent land views. For morning flights, the sun will be behind you or to the side, providing excellent lighting for photography of the Iberian coastline. As you approach Lanzarote, look out for the Mirador del Río cliffside.
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Lough Neagh
The largest freshwater lake in the UK is immediately visible to the west shortly after departing BFS.
Bay of Biscay
Vast Atlantic horizons ideal for spotting large cargo vessels and potential whale breaches in the deep waters.
Timanfaya National Park
A stunning view of the 'Fire Mountains' and the rust-colored volcanic craters of western Lanzarote on approach.
Papagayo Beaches
The famous golden sand coves at the southern tip of the island, contrasting with the turquoise Atlantic.
Select an 'F' window seat to avoid the morning glare and enjoy better sunset views on evening flights. This side is spectacular during the final 10 minutes of the flight, as it offers the best perspective of Lanzarote's unique lunar volcanic terrain and the western 'Malpaís' lava fields.
Book Hotels in ArrecifeDistance: 2,920 km (1,814 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 54 min
Departure: BFS (54.6575012207, -6.21582984924)
Arrival: ACE (28.945499, -13.6052)
Route Type: International
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