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BVA → SNN
Which side of the plane to sit from Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport (Beauvais) to Shannon Airport (Shannon)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Normandy coastline and the rugged southern Irish shores, culminating in a scenic descent along the Shannon Estuary.
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Normandy Coastline
Aerial views of the D-Day historical beaches and the mouth of the Seine River.
Cotentin Peninsula
The rugged northern tip of France near Cherbourg before heading over open water.
Celtic Sea
Vast blue ocean views where the English Channel meets the Atlantic.
County Cork Coast
The first glimpse of Ireland featuring jagged green cliffs and deep blue bays.
Shannon Estuary
Dramatic approach over the water with views of the islands and the Loop Head peninsula.
Book an evening flight to witness spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean. This side is also preferred for seeing the Wild Atlantic Way coastline during the final 15 minutes of the flight. Cloud cover is frequent over Ireland, so check the weather forecast for 'Clear Skies' to maximize visibility of the green landscape.
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Côte d'Albâtre
The famous white chalk cliffs of Upper Normandy near Dieppe.
Isle of Wight
Visible to the north as the flight crosses the English Channel toward the UK coast.
Bristol Channel
Panoramic views of the South Wales coastline and the Severn Estuary.
Irish Midlands
The quintessential 'Forty Shades of Green' rolling hills and patchwork fields.
Bunratty Castle
A historic 15th-century fortress often visible just moments before touchdown at Shannon.
The right side is excellent for mid-day flights as it avoids direct sun glare. It provides the best perspective of the English south coast and the transition into the Irish heartland. Keep your camera ready during the descent for a possible view of the medieval Bunratty Castle near the airport perimeter.
Book Hotels in ShannonDistance: 850 km (528 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: BVA (49.45439910888672, 2.1127800941467285)
Arrival: SNN (52.702, -8.92482)
Route Type: International
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