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DUB → SCQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Dublin Airport (Dublin) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (Santiago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the Wicklow Mountains shortly after takeoff and the rugged mountains of Northern Spain during the descent into Santiago.
Wicklow Mountains
Beautiful views of the rolling green peaks and glacial valleys south of Dublin shortly after takeoff.
St George's Channel
The maritime crossing between the Irish Sea and the Celtic Sea, often dotted with ferry traffic.
Cornish Coastline
Depending on the specific airway, you may see the western tip of Cornwall, including Land's End.
Picos de Europa
Snow-capped limestone peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains visible as the flight enters Spanish airspace.
Asturian Coast
The dramatic, verdant cliffs and sandy beaches of the Northern Spanish coastline during the initial descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side offers the best land-based landmarks, specifically the Irish mountains and the Spanish northern range. During the final 15 minutes, look for the pilgrimage trails leading toward Santiago.
Celtic Sea
Vast expanses of the deep blue Atlantic where it meets the continental shelf.
Bay of Biscay
Aerial views of one of the most famous and occasionally turbulent stretches of water in the world.
Atlantic Sunset
On evening flights, the right side provides a front-row seat to the sun setting over the open ocean.
Galician Rias
The jagged, fjord-like inlets of the Rias Altas coastline as the plane turns toward the airport.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for southbound evening flights. While much of the mid-flight is over open water, the approach into Santiago from the north often provides a great view of the Galician coastline's unique jagged geometry. Use a polarising filter for photos to cut through the ocean haze.
Distance: 1,181 km (734 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)
Arrival: SCQ (42.89630126953125, -8.415140151977539)
Route Type: International
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