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GLA → BFS
Which side of the plane to sit from Glasgow International Airport (Glasgow) to Belfast International Airport (Belfast)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides superior views of the dramatic Scottish islands, including the Isle of Arran, and a spectacular approach over the vast waters of Lough Neagh.
Erskine Bridge
A clear view of the massive cable-stayed bridge crossing the Clyde immediately after takeoff from Glasgow.
Isle of Arran
Spectacular views of Goat Fell and the rugged northern mountains of 'Scotland in Miniature'.
Kintyre Peninsula
The long, narrow finger of land stretching toward Ireland, often visible in high detail due to the low flight altitude.
Lough Neagh
The largest freshwater lake in the UK dominates the view during the final descent into Belfast International Airport.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sun lighting up the peaks of Arran. Keep your camera ready throughout this short flight; the low cruising altitude offers excellent ground detail that larger commercial flights often miss.
Glasgow Cityscape
Bird's-eye view of the River Clyde, the SEC Armadillo, and the historic shipyards during the initial climb.
Ayrshire Coast
Gliding past the coastal towns of Troon and Prestwick with views of the famous golf links.
Ailsa Craig
The iconic volcanic plug and bird sanctuary, known as 'Paddy's Milestone', sitting solitary in the Firth of Clyde.
Sit toward the front to avoid the wing blocking your view of the Ayrshire coastline. In winter, late afternoon flights provide a beautiful silhouette of Ailsa Craig against the sunset over the North Channel.
Distance: 176 km (109 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: GLA (55.8718986511, -4.43306016922)
Arrival: BFS (54.6575012207, -6.21582984924)
Route Type: Domestic
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