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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the turquoise Mediterranean to the rugged Adriatic coast and the heart of the snow-capped Alps.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Akamas Peninsula

Aerial views of the rugged western tip of Cyprus and the Blue Lagoon shortly after takeoff.

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Dalmatian Coast

Stunning vistas of the thousands of islands and turquoise waters along the Croatian coastline.

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High Alps

A panoramic look at the central Alpine peaks across Austria and Switzerland, spectacular in winter.

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Rhine Valley

The winding Rhine river passing through Germany and the historic border regions of France.

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English Channel

Crossing the world's busiest shipping lane between the French coast and the White Cliffs region.

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Peak District

The rolling green hills and dark gritstone edges of Northern England during the final descent.

Book a seat well ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Alps. On day flights from Cyprus, the sun will be on the left for the first half of the journey; use a window shade to manage glare until the plane turns north over the Balkans. For the best landing views at Manchester (usually Runway 23R), the left side often sees the urban sprawl of Greater Manchester.

Right Side Highlights
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Balkan Interior

The dense forests and dramatic limestone peaks of the Dinaric Alps through Montenegro and Bosnia.

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Munich & Bavaria

Distant views of the Bavarian capital and the sprawling German plateau.

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Benelux Plains

The intricate, colorful geometric patterns of Belgian and Dutch agricultural landscapes.

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East Midlands

Views of central England's industrial heartland and the sprawl of the Birmingham area.

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Pennine Fringe

The eastern edges of the 'backbone of England' as the flight enters the Manchester approach corridor.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. You will have a better view of the interior European plains and the industrial landscape of the UK Midlands. If landing on Runway 05, the right side provides excellent views of the Cheshire countryside and the outskirts of the city.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,412 km (2,120 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 1 min

Departure: PFO (34.71799850463867, 32.48569869995117)

Arrival: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)

Route Type: International

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