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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides an exceptional vantage point for the Great Glen and Loch Ness shortly after departure, followed by a dramatic arrival sequence over Belfast Lough featuring the city's iconic shipyard cranes.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Moray Firth

Aerial views of the Black Isle and the coastal waters where the Ness and Beauly rivers meet.

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Loch Ness & Great Glen

The distinct linear geological fault line stretching across Scotland, with clear views of the deep loch.

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Ben Nevis

In the distance to the southwest, the UK's highest peak is often visible rising above the surrounding Highlands.

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Carrickfergus Castle

A stunning Norman fortress located on the northern shore of Belfast Lough during the descent.

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Titanic Quarter

The massive yellow 'Samson and Goliath' cranes of Harland & Wolff and the silver-clad Titanic Museum.

Look out the window within the first 10 minutes of flight for Loch Ness. On arrival into Belfast (Runway 22), the left side offers the 'money shot' of the city center and the shipyard. For a late afternoon flight, this side is shaded from the sun.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Cairngorms National Park

Views of the high granite plateaus and wilderness areas of the eastern Highlands.

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Ailsa Craig

A distinctive volcanic plug island in the Firth of Clyde, famously used for making curling stones.

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Bangor Marina

The largest marina in Northern Ireland, visible as the plane crosses the mouth of Belfast Lough.

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Royal County Down

On a clear day, look south to see the dramatic Mourne Mountains and the coastal dunes near Newcastle.

Sit on the right for the best views of the Scottish west coast islands (Arran and Jura) during the mid-flight cruise. Morning flights will have the best lighting on this side, illuminating the rugged terrain of the Southern Uplands.

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Route Information

Distance: 344 km (214 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 34 min

Departure: INV (57.54249954223633, -4.047500133514403)

Arrival: BHD (54.61809921264648, -5.872499942779541)

Route Type: Domestic

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