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

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the South Wales coastline, the urban landscape of Cardiff, and the dramatic engineering of the Severn Bridges during the approach.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Cork City & Lee Valley

Aerial views of the winding River Lee and the historic center of Cork immediately after takeoff.

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Gower Peninsula

The jagged limestone cliffs and sandy bays of the UK's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Port Talbot Industrial Landscape

A massive, sprawling industrial complex that looks particularly futuristic when illuminated at night.

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Cardiff Bay & City Center

Clear views of the Principality Stadium and the modern waterfront developments of the Welsh capital.

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The Severn Bridges

A stunning perspective of the M4 and M48 bridges connecting Wales and England across the estuary.

Sit forward of the wing for the best views of the Welsh coast. During morning flights, the sun is behind you, providing perfect lighting for photography of the Gower Peninsula and Cardiff. In winter, the industrial lights of Port Talbot and the city lights of Cardiff are a highlight during the early sunset.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Cork Harbour & Cobh

Views of the world's second-largest natural harbor and the colorful seafront of Cobh with its towering cathedral.

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Flat Holm & Steep Holm

The two prominent limestone islands sitting in the middle of the Bristol Channel.

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Weston-super-Mare

The famous Grand Pier and the massive tidal range of the North Somerset beaches.

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Exmoor & North Devon

On clear days, the high cliffs of the North Devon and Somerset coastlines are visible on the southern horizon.

The right side is ideal for spotting the unique islands of the Bristol Channel. Keep an eye out for Cobh early in the flight, as it is one of the most picturesque towns in Ireland from the air. In the summer, the late evening sun creates long, dramatic shadows over the Somerset levels as you descend.

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Route Information

Distance: 402 km (250 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 40 min

Departure: ORK (51.84130096435547, -8.491109848022461)

Arrival: BRS (51.382702, -2.71909)

Route Type: International

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