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Which side of the plane to sit from Cork Airport (Cork) to Lanzarote Airport (Arrecife)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring a stunning departure over the Irish southern headlands and a dramatic approach into Lanzarote that showcases the uninhabited islands to the north and the jagged Famara cliffs.

Right Side Highlights
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Old Head of Kinsale

A breathtaking view of the narrow, lighthouse-topped peninsula jutting into the Celtic Sea south of Cork.

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Chinijo Archipelago

As you enter Canarian airspace, look for the remote, uninhabited islands of Alegranza and Montaña Clara.

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La Graciosa

A rare aerial view of Europe's most secluded inhabited island, recognizable by its golden sands and volcanic cones.

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Risco de Famara

The massive 600-meter cliffs on Lanzarote’s northwest coast provide one of the most dramatic sights in the Atlantic.

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Timanfaya Vistas

Distant views of the Martian-like red and black volcanic peaks of the National Park during the descent.

Request a window seat on the right (Seats D/E/F). For the best lighting, midday flights are ideal as the sun is high, illuminating the contrasting colors of the volcanic rock and the ocean. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to catch the Chinijo Archipelago.

Left Side Highlights
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Cork Harbour

Aerial perspective of one of the world's largest natural harbors and the historic town of Cobh immediately after takeoff.

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Bay of Biscay

A vast expanse of deep blue ocean where you might spot large cargo vessels or whales if the altitude and clarity permit.

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Spanish Atlantic Coast

Distances permitting, the rugged coastline of Galicia may be visible as the flight tracks south toward the Iberian Peninsula.

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Costa Teguise

On the final descent, the white-washed resorts and turquoise bays of eastern Lanzarote come into view.

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Arrecife

The bustling capital of Lanzarote and its busy port area are visible just moments before touchdown at ACE.

Sit on the left (Seats A/B/C) if you prefer a view of the sun rising on morning flights. While the ocean crossing is long, the final approach offers a clear view of the urbanized eastern coast and the salt pans of Janubio if the flight path circles the island.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,581 km (1,604 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 26 min

Departure: ORK (51.84130096435547, -8.491109848022461)

Arrival: ACE (28.945499, -13.6052)

Route Type: International

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