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FAO → BHD
Which side of the plane to sit from Faro Airport (Faro) to George Best Belfast City Airport (Belfast)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of inland Portuguese mountains, the stunning English and Welsh coastlines, and a scenic final approach over the Ards Peninsula and Strangford Lough into Belfast City.
Alentejo Interior
Rolling plains and cork oak forests of southern Portugal, transitioning into rugged hilly terrain.
Serra da Estrela
Views of the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal, often snow-capped in winter months.
Cornish Coast
The rugged western tip of England, including Land's End and the turquoise waters of St. Ives Bay.
Snowdonia National Park
The dramatic peaks of North Wales, including Snowdon, visible as the flight path heads north toward the Irish Sea.
Strangford Lough
A stunning final approach over the islands of the lough and the historic Scrabo Tower on the descent into BHD.
This is the preferred side for the arrival. If the wind is from the east, you will fly directly over Belfast Lough and the Harland & Wolff cranes. In winter, look for snow on the Welsh peaks. Sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of the intricate geography of Strangford Lough.
Algarve Shoreline
Dramatic views of the limestone cliffs and golden beaches of southern Portugal immediately after takeoff.
Lisbon Coast
Aerial perspective of the Tagus Estuary and the Atlantic-facing beaches of Cascais and Sintra.
Galician Rias
The deep, finger-like inlets of the Spanish northwest coast as the plane crosses the Bay of Biscay.
Bay of Biscay
A vast expanse of deep blue water often featuring large container ships and tankers on global shipping lanes.
Wicklow Mountains
On clear days, the Irish coastline and the rolling green hills of County Wicklow are visible to the west.
Choose this side if you are flying in the late afternoon to witness a sunset over the Atlantic. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the best views of the Alentejo coastline and Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe.
Distance: 1,964 km (1,220 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 37 min
Departure: FAO (37.0144004822, -7.965909957889999)
Arrival: BHD (54.61809921264648, -5.872499942779541)
Route Type: International
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