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Which side of the plane to sit from Ibiza Airport (Ibiza) to Newcastle Airport (Newcastle)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior mix of coastal panoramas, the high peaks of the Western Pyrenees, and a stunning approach over the English Pennines and Lake District.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Ibiza Coastline

Dramatic aerial views of the white isle's rugged west coast and turquoise waters immediately after takeoff.

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High Pyrenees

Breathtaking views of the jagged, often snow-capped peaks as the flight crosses from Spain into France.

🌊

Bay of Biscay

Sweeping vistas of the French Atlantic coastline and the mouth of the Loire River near Saint-Nazaire.

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Brittany Peninsula

Visible views of the rocky western tip of France before the aircraft begins its crossing of the English Channel.

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The Lake District

On the descent into Newcastle, you can often spot the high fells and glaciated lakes of England's premier national park.

For the best lighting on the Pyrenees and the UK landscape, choose a late afternoon flight when the sun is in the west. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes after takeoff for the mountain crossing. If the flight approaches NCL from the west, the views of the North Pennines are spectacular.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Balearic Sea

Vast blue expanses with possible distant sightings of Mallorca's northern Tramuntana mountain range.

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Barcelona Skyline

On clear days, the dense urban grid of Catalonia's capital and the Sagrada Familia are visible in the distance.

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French Interior

A beautiful patchwork of rural agricultural fields and small villages stretching across central France.

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London & South East

Distant views of the sprawling Greater London area and the winding River Thames as you enter UK airspace.

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Angel of the North

Look closely during the final approach into Newcastle to spot the iconic Antony Gormley sculpture standing near Gateshead.

Morning flights are ideal for the right side to avoid the harsh afternoon glare. If the plane circles to land from the North Sea, the right side provides excellent views of the Tynemouth Priory and the northeast coastline just before touchdown.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,812 km (1,126 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 25 min

Departure: IBZ (38.8728981018, 1.3731199502899998)

Arrival: NCL (55.037498474121094, -1.6916699409484863)

Route Type: International

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