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LIS → ORK
Which side of the plane to sit from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (Lisbon) to Cork Airport (Cork)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Lisbon city center and the Tagus River during takeoff, followed by the lush Irish landscape and the historic Cork Harbor upon arrival.
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Tagus River & Lisbon
Immediately after takeoff, enjoy a panorama of Lisbon's historic neighborhoods and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
Serra de Aire
View the limestone massifs and natural parks of central Portugal's interior.
Cork Harbor
One of the world's largest natural harbors, featuring the colorful town of Cobh and Spike Island.
Munster Valleys
The quintessential Irish 'Forty Shades of Green' are visible as you descend over the rolling hills of County Cork.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun will be behind you, providing perfectly lit views of Lisbon and the Irish coast. On approach to Cork (ORK), the right side usually offers the best view of Cobh's St. Colman’s Cathedral and the colorful harbor front. Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction of the harbor view.
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The Silver Coast
Exquisite views of the rugged Portuguese Atlantic coastline and white-sand beaches shortly after departure.
Nazaré
Look for the famous headland and the Praia do Norte, home to the world's largest surfable waves.
Bay of Biscay
A vast crossing of the Atlantic where you can often spot large container ships or whale activity from high altitude.
Old Head of Kinsale
A spectacular narrow promontory jutting into the Celtic Sea as the aircraft enters Irish airspace.
Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. This side provides the best perspective of the Peniche peninsula and the dramatic coastal cliffs of Portugal. Keep an eye out for the Skellig Islands if the flight path is pushed further west due to weather.
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Get eSIMs for IrelandDistance: 1,453 km (903 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: LIS (38.7813, -9.13592)
Arrival: ORK (51.84130096435547, -8.491109848022461)
Route Type: International
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