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FAO → BLK
Which side of the plane to sit from Faro Airport (Faro) to Blackpool International Airport (Blackpool)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of urban landmarks and mountain ranges, featuring aerial views of Lisbon, Porto, the Picos de Europa, and the approach over Liverpool.
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Lisbon & Tejo
A stunning perspective of the 25 de Abril Bridge and the vast Tagus River estuary.
Porto & Douro
The terracotta roofs of Porto and the winding Douro River cutting through the northern hills.
Picos de Europa
The limestone peaks of Northern Spain often remain snow-capped well into the spring season.
Snowdonia
On a clear day, look across the Irish Sea to see the jagged peaks of North Wales.
Liverpool Skyline
A perfect view of the Three Graces, the Radio City Tower, and the industrial Mersey docks.
Blackpool Seafront
On final descent, look for the iconic Blackpool Tower and the Pleasure Beach rollercoasters.
For morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfectly lit views of the Iberian cities. The descent into Blackpool often involves a loop over the Irish Sea, offering a panoramic view of the English coastline to the right.
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Cape St. Vincent
View the dramatic southwestern tip of Portugal where 75-meter cliffs plunge into the Atlantic.
Atlantic Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue ocean as the flight path tracks parallel to the Portuguese coast.
Galician Inlets
The rugged 'Rias' or flooded valleys of Northwest Spain, resembling northern fjords.
Land's End
The first glimpse of the UK, featuring the iconic Cornish cliffs and the Longships Lighthouse.
Irish Sea
Sightings of commercial shipping lanes and offshore wind farms as you approach the Lancashire coast.
Sit on the left for the best sunset views if taking an evening flight. Keep your eyes peeled about 90 minutes into the flight for the Isles of Scilly, which appear as small emerald dots in the Celtic Sea.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 1,902 km (1,182 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: FAO (37.0144004822, -7.965909957889999)
Arrival: BLK (53.77170181274414, -3.0286099910736084)
Route Type: International
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