BHX → GIB

Cotswolds & South England

Aerial views of the rolling green hills of Middle England and the affluent suburbs of the South Coast shortly after takeoff.

Solent & Isle of Wight

Clear views of the busy shipping lanes of the Solent and the distinctive diamond shape of the Isle of Wight.

Distant Pyrenees

On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees are visible to the east as you transition from France into Spanish airspace.

Spanish Meseta

The vast, arid high plateau of central Spain, featuring red-earth landscapes and remote castilian villages.

Costa del Sol

As the plane begins its descent, the sparkling Mediterranean coastline and the resorts near Malaga come into view.

The Rock of Gibraltar

The star attraction; the massive limestone monolith appears dramatically out of the sea during the final banking maneuvers.

Bristol Channel

Views across the Severn Estuary towards the Welsh coast and the distinctive flat landscapes of Somerset.

Cornish Peninsula

The rugged western tip of England, featuring turquoise waters and jagged cliffs as you cross into the Atlantic.

Bay of Biscay

A vast expanse of deep blue ocean, often showing dramatic wave patterns and occasional cargo ships.

Picos de Europa

The dramatic, jagged limestone peaks of Northern Spain are visible as the flight enters Spanish territory from the sea.

Extremadura

The wild, sparsely populated plains of Western Spain, known for their dehesa (oak forests) and unique topography.

Bay of Algeciras

Views of the industrial port of Algeciras and dozens of anchored container ships waiting to enter the Mediterranean.