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GLA → BRS
Which side of the plane to sit from Glasgow International Airport (Glasgow) to Bristol Airport (Bristol)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer excellent views of the British landscape, the right side provides superior coastal scenery, the best views of the Welsh mountains, and a more dramatic approach over the Severn Estuary and its iconic bridges.
Solway Firth
The dramatic tidal estuary forming part of the border between England and Scotland.
Blackpool Tower
A clear view of the iconic Victorian structure and the pleasure beach along the Lancashire coastline.
Snowdonia (Eryri)
The rugged, dark peaks of North Wales, including Snowdon, are often visible across the water on clear days.
Severn Bridges
Stunning aerial perspectives of the M4 and M48 bridges connecting England and Wales over the Severn Estuary.
River Severn
The wide, silty curves of the UK's longest river as it opens up into the Bristol Channel.
The right side is unbeatable for the approach into Bristol. Sunset flights provide spectacular orange and purple reflections off the Irish Sea and the Severn Estuary. Be ready with your camera about 10 minutes before landing for the bridge crossings.
Glasgow City Center
Clear views of the River Clyde, the SEC Armadillo, and the grid-patterned streets of Glasgow shortly after takeoff.
The Lake District
Breathtaking views of England's highest peaks, including Scafell Pike and the long ribbons of Windermere and Ullswater.
Forest of Bowland
Expansive views of the high moorland and gritstone fells in Lancashire, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Cotswolds
Characteristic honey-colored stone villages and rolling green hills visible during the descent into the West Country.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
If the flight approaches from the east, look for Brunel's famous bridge spanning the Avon Gorge near Bristol city.
Sit on the left for the best mountain photography of the Lake District. Mid-morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the valleys clearly. During the descent, keep an eye out for the distinctive circular 'sprawl' of the city of Gloucester.
Distance: 512 km (318 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: GLA (55.8718986511, -4.43306016922)
Arrival: BRS (51.382702, -2.71909)
Route Type: Domestic
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