FAO → LDY

Costa Vicentina

Dramatic views of the protected, rugged cliffs and wild beaches of Southwestern Portugal shortly after takeoff.

Rías Baixas

The stunning coastal inlets of Galicia, Spain, visible before the aircraft heads out over the Bay of Biscay.

Bay of Biscay

A vast expanse of the North Atlantic where you might spot large shipping vessels or deep-sea swells.

Wild Atlantic Way

The rugged western fringe of Ireland, featuring fractured coastlines and isolated islands during the descent.

Mount Errigal

The distinctive quartzite peak and the Derryveagh Mountains of County Donegal visible during the final approach phase.

Alentejo Plains

The golden, rolling landscapes and cork oak forests of central Portugal seen during the initial climb.

Galician Massif

The lush, green mountain ranges of Northwest Spain that mark the transition to the northern coast.

Lough Neagh

The largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, often visible as the plane maneuvers toward Derry.

Sperrin Mountains

An expansive area of undulating hills and moorland that borders the approach path into Londonderry.

Derry City

A bird's-eye view of the historic walled city and the River Foyle depending on the landing runway (Runway 26).