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Which side of the plane to sit from Dublin Airport (Dublin) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (Nantes)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Irish coastline upon departure, followed by the iconic Land's End in Cornwall and the stunning island-dotted coast of southern Brittany.

Right Side Highlights
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Wicklow Mountains

The 'Garden of Ireland' features granite peaks and dark glacial lakes visible shortly after takeoff.

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Land's End

The most westerly point of mainland England, recognizable by its jagged granite cliffs and turquoise waters.

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Belle-Île-en-Mer

A stunning view of Brittany's largest island, famous for its 'Côte Sauvage' or Wild Coast.

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Gulf of Morbihan

A breathtaking 'little sea' filled with dozens of small, green islands and oyster farms.

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Saint-Nazaire Bridge

The impressive cable-stayed bridge spanning the mouth of the Loire River just west of Nantes.

Choose the right side for spectacular sunset views over the Atlantic Ocean on evening flights. As you approach NTE, look for the unique salt marshes of Guérande and the island of Noirmoutier connected to the mainland by the famous Passage du Gois.

Left Side Highlights
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Dublin Bay

Panoramic views of Howth Head and the semicircular sweep of the Irish capital's coastline.

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Pembrokeshire Coast

The dramatic cliffs and hidden coves of the Welsh western tip are often visible across the channel.

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Bristol Channel

Aerial view of the busy shipping lanes where the River Severn meets the Atlantic Ocean.

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Armorique Regional Park

The lush, rolling hills and dense forests of central Brittany as the flight enters French airspace.

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Loire Valley Estates

Historic chateaus and sprawling vineyards visible during the final descent into Nantes.

Sit on the left for morning flights to have the sun behind you, providing better lighting for photography of the Welsh coast. Keep an eye out for the Mont Saint-Michel far on the horizon if the flight path tracks slightly eastward over the French coast.

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Route Information

Distance: 771 km (479 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min

Departure: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)

Arrival: NTE (47.15319824220001, -1.61073005199)

Route Type: International

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