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MAN â ALC
Which side of the plane to sit from Manchester Airport (Manchester) to Alicante International Airport (Alicante)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Pyrenees peaks and the stunning Mediterranean coastline, including the famous Ebro Delta and the skyscrapers of Benidorm during the descent.
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Manchester & Peak District
Aerial views of Greater Manchester and the rolling green hills of the Peak District shortly after takeoff.
Loire Valley
Glance down at the 'Garden of France' to spot the winding Loire River and historic French chateaux.
Central Pyrenees
Spectacular views of the highest, often snow-capped peaks of the mountain range crossing into Spain.
Ebro Delta
The unique, bird-foot shaped wetlands of the Ebro River delta as it enters the Mediterranean Sea.
Valencia & Costa Blanca
Panoramic views of the Spanish coastline, including the city of Valencia and the high-rise skyline of Benidorm.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side is particularly rewarding during the final 20 minutes of the flight when the plane tracks the Spanish coast toward Alicante. Keep your camera ready for the contrast between the turquoise Mediterranean and the arid Spanish terrain.
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Welsh Marches
Views of the Shropshire hills and the distant mountains of Snowdonia/Eryri on clear departure days.
Bay of Biscay
The vast blue expanse of the Atlantic and the rugged western coastline of France near La Rochelle.
Bordeaux Vineyards
Fly over the world-famous wine regions of Aquitaine and the large Garonne river estuary.
Western Pyrenees
Observation of the greener, lower slopes of the Pyrenees where the mountains meet the Atlantic.
Spanish Meseta
The striking, arid landscapes and deep canyons of the Spanish interior as you fly south toward the coast.
The right side is the prime choice for evening flights, offering stunning sunset views over the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Biscay. While you miss the immediate coastline on descent, you get a better sense of the scale of the Spanish interior and the Picos de Europa mountains in the far distance.
Book Hotels in AlicanteDistance: 1,681 km (1,045 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 14 min
Departure: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Arrival: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)
Route Type: International
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