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Which side of the plane to sit from Bristol Airport (Bristol) to Modlin Airport (Warsaw)?

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a more scenic perspective of the English eastern coastline, the Dutch Frisian Islands, and a clearer view of Northern German cities like Hamburg before descending over the Polish lakelands.

Left Side Highlights
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Severn Estuary

Dramatic views of the Bristol Channel and the engineering marvels of the Severn Bridges immediately after takeoff.

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Oxford & Cambridge

Fly over the historic university towns of Southern England, often clearly visible on the flight path toward the coast.

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Dutch Coastline

Aerial views of the Wadden Sea and the North Sea islands stretching along the northern coast of the Netherlands.

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Hamburg & the Elbe

The massive port infrastructure and urban layout of Germany's second-largest city and its winding river.

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Kampinos National Park

A vast expanse of forest and wetlands located just west of Warsaw, signaling the final approach into Modlin.

Book a window seat on the left (Seat A) to avoid the direct southern sun glare during daytime flights. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes in for the Norfolk coastline and again at 60 minutes for the distinctive Dutch islands. In winter, the late afternoon light creates beautiful shadows over the Polish plains.

Right Side Highlights
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City of Bath

Early views of the honey-colored Georgian architecture and the rolling Mendip Hills to the south of Bristol.

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London Skyline

On many routes, the plane passes north of London, offering a distant but impressive view of the city's skyscraper cluster.

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Ruhr Valley

The dense industrial heartland of Germany, characterized by an endless sprawl of interconnected cities and factories.

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Berlin Sprawl

View the German capital from the south, often seeing the distinctive TV Tower and the vast Tegel/Brandenburg airport areas.

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Warsaw Skyline

During the descent into Modlin, the high-rise towers of central Warsaw are often visible on the southern horizon.

The right side (Seat F) is ideal for spotting major urban centers like London and Berlin. If flying during the evening, you will witness a sunset over the wing. Be aware that the sun will be on this side for much of the flight, which may require closing the window shade to avoid heat and glare.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,600 km (994 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min

Departure: BRS (51.382702, -2.71909)

Arrival: WMI (52.451099, 20.6518)

Route Type: International

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