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Our Recommendation
9.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular panorama of the Swiss Alps mid-flight and provides the most iconic views of the Adriatic coastline and Dubrovnik's Old Town during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
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Snowdonia National Park

Early flight views of the rugged peaks and valleys of North Wales shortly after crossing the Irish Sea.

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Central Swiss Alps

Breathtaking views of major peaks like the Eiger or Mont Blanc depending on the specific airway used.

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Elaphiti Islands

The cluster of forested islands dotting the crystal-blue Adriatic Sea as the plane begins its final approach.

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Dubrovnik Old Town

The quintessential view of the 'Pearl of the Adriatic,' featuring the red-tiled roofs and historic city walls.

Sit on the right for the iconic 'Dubrovnik Approach.' Most flights land from the northwest (Runway 11), meaning the right side gets an unobstructed view of the Old Town and the coastline. For the best photography of the Alps, mid-morning flights provide the best lighting without the haze of late afternoon.

Left Side Highlights
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The Irish Sea

Initial views of the water crossing after departure from Belfast, often spotting the Isle of Man.

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English Midlands

A high-altitude view of the dense urban landscapes of central England as the flight heads southeast.

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The Tyrolean Alps

Distant but beautiful views of the snow-capped Austrian peaks as the flight crosses into Central Europe.

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Dinara Mountains

The rugged, rocky terrain along the border of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina during descent.

While the views are more land-locked, the left side is better for avoiding direct sun glare on morning flights. Keep an eye out for the twisting rivers of central Europe and the dramatic limestone peaks of the Dinaric Alps as you enter Croatian airspace.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,228 km (1,384 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 58 min

Departure: BFS (54.6575012207, -6.21582984924)

Arrival: DBV (42.5614013671875, 18.268199920654297)

Route Type: International

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