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MAN → GLA
Which side of the plane to sit from Manchester Airport (Manchester) to Glasgow International Airport (Glasgow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the Lake District National Park and the dramatic transition across the Solway Firth into Scotland.
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Morecambe Bay
Expansive views of the tidal mudflats and the coastline of Lancashire shortly after takeoff.
Lake District
Aerial perspective of Windermere, Coniston Water, and the rugged peaks of the Cumbrian fells.
Solway Firth
The scenic estuary marking the border between England and Scotland with distinct sandbanks.
Ayrshire Coast
On the final approach, views of the Firth of Clyde and the distinctive profile of Ailsa Craig in the distance.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Cumbrian mountains. During winter, the snow-capped peaks of Helvellyn and Scafell Pike are particularly striking. For morning flights, the sun is behind you, providing clear, glare-free photography of the lakes. If the aircraft approaches GLA from the west, you will see the Isle of Arran.
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Yorkshire Dales
Distal views of the limestone plateaus and rolling green valleys of North Yorkshire.
Southern Uplands
The vast, windswept moorlands and forestry plantations of southern Scotland.
Glasgow City Center
A great view of the River Clyde, the SEC Armadillo, and the grid-iron streets of the city on descent.
The right side is ideal for spotting the high Pennines. On a clear day, you can see the 'Three Peaks' of Yorkshire. During the final descent into Glasgow Runway 23, this side provides a superior view of the city's urban sprawl and industrial heritage along the Clyde. Choose this side for sunset views on late afternoon flights in autumn.
Book Hotels in GlasgowDistance: 313 km (194 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Arrival: GLA (55.8718986511, -4.43306016922)
Route Type: Domestic
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