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GLA → LTN
Which side of the plane to sit from Glasgow International Airport (Glasgow) to London Luton Airport (London)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Lake District mountains and the coastline of Northwest England, providing more varied and iconic scenery compared to the eastern moorlands.
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Firth of Clyde
Expansive views of the estuary and distant glimpses of the Isle of Arran and the Cumbrae islands.
The Lake District
The flight's crown jewel, featuring Windermere, Coniston Water, and the high peaks of Helvellyn.
Morecambe Bay
The massive, shimmering tidal sandbanks and salt marshes of the Lancashire coastline.
Manchester Urban Area
A sprawling view of the Greater Manchester conurbation, including iconic football stadiums.
The Chilterns
The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty's rolling chalk hills just before touchdown at Luton.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to enjoy a golden hour over the Irish Sea. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 15-20 minutes into the flight for the most spectacular views of the Cumbrian mountains.
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Glasgow City Center
A clear view of the River Clyde and the dense urban architecture of Glasgow shortly after takeoff.
Southern Uplands
The rolling green hills and deep valleys of southern Scotland stretching toward the border.
Yorkshire Dales
The distinct limestone pavements and green patchworked fields of the National Park.
The Peak District
The rugged moorland and plateau of Kinder Scout and the northern Pennines.
Milton Keynes
The unique and highly visible grid-like pattern of this planned town during the final descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the North Sea in the distance. This side is also excellent for spotting the M1 motorway and the urban sprawl of the East Midlands as you head south.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 518 km (322 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 52 min
Departure: GLA (55.8718986511, -4.43306016922)
Arrival: LTN (51.87469863891602, -0.36833301186561584)
Route Type: Domestic
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