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FAO → SNN
Which side of the plane to sit from Faro Airport (Faro) to Shannon Airport (Shannon)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior variety of geographic features, including Portuguese mountain ranges, the rugged Picos de Europa in Spain, and the scenic approach over the Shannon Estuary.
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Alentejo Plains
Rolling landscapes and traditional white-washed villages of the Portuguese interior.
Serra da Estrela
The highest mountain peaks in mainland Portugal, often featuring snow in winter months.
Picos de Europa
Stunning limestone massifs of Northern Spain visible as the flight crosses the Bay of Biscay.
Brittany Coastline
The far western tip of France and the islands off the coast of Finistère.
Shannon Estuary
The expansive and winding waters where the River Shannon meets the sea, dotted with small islands.
Sit ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Picos de Europa mountain range. This side provides the best perspective of the patchwork green fields of Ireland and the Shannon river system during the descent into SNN.
Book Hotels in ShannonAtlantic Ocean
Endless deep blue horizons as the flight traverses the edge of the continental shelf.
Galician Rias
The dramatic drowned river valleys and jagged coastline of northwestern Spain.
Celtic Sea
Visible color shifts in the water as the depth shallows nearing the Irish coast.
Atlantic Sunset
Spectacular unobstructed views of the horizon during late afternoon or evening flights.
Loop Head
The iconic lighthouse and vertical cliffs marking the northern entrance to the Shannon Estuary.
This side is ideal for travelers on evening flights wanting to catch the sunset over the Atlantic. During the final 15 minutes of flight, look out for the rugged peninsulas of County Kerry and County Clare if the weather is clear.
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Get eSIMs for IrelandDistance: 1,746 km (1,085 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: FAO (37.0144004822, -7.965909957889999)
Arrival: SNN (52.702, -8.92482)
Route Type: International
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