BVC → BHX

Sal Island

Shortly after takeoff from Boa Vista, catch views of the salt pans and turquoise shores of neighboring Sal Island to the north.

Mount Teide

Visible as you pass the Canary Islands, the massive volcanic peak of Tenerife often rises above the cloud layer.

Lisbon & Tagus River

On clear days, the flight path often tracks parallel to the Portuguese coast, offering glimpses of the capital and the 25 de Abril Bridge.

Galician Rias

View the dramatic, fjord-like inlets of Northwest Spain as the plane prepares to cross the Bay of Biscay.

Cornish Peninsula

The first sight of the UK usually includes the jagged cliffs of Land's End and the sandy beaches of St Ives.

Bristol Channel

Watch the coastline of North Somerset and the steep cliffs of Exmoor as the aircraft turns toward the Midlands.

Sahara Coastline

Depending on the wind-corrected route, you may see the stark contrast between the Sahara sands and the deep blue Atlantic.

Fuerteventura

Look for the vast sand dunes of Corralejo and the volcanic landscape of the easternmost Canary Islands.

Atlas Mountains

In very clear conditions, the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas in Morocco may be visible on the distant eastern horizon.

Bay of Biscay

A vast stretch of open water where you can often spot large cargo ships and tankers heading toward the English Channel.

The Cotswolds

During the descent into Birmingham, enjoy the rolling green hills and honey-colored stone villages of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Birmingham Cityscape

The final approach often provides a panoramic view of the regenerated city center and the iconic Library of Birmingham.