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PIK → ALC
Which side of the plane to sit from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (Prestwick) to Alicante International Airport (Alicante)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic crossing of the Pyrenees and a spectacular vista of the Mediterranean coastline during the descent into Alicante.
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Galloway Forest
Lush green landscapes of Southern Scotland immediately after departure.
Loire Valley
Aerial views of the winding Loire River and French countryside.
The Pyrenees
A breathtaking crossing over the high peaks separating France and Spain.
Valencia City
The sprawling city and the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences visible on the coast.
Costa Blanca
Turquoise waters and sandy beaches as the plane aligns for the final approach.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The most dramatic scenery occurs about 1 hour and 45 minutes into the flight when crossing the Pyrenees. During the final approach, the aircraft often follows the coastline, providing a bird's-eye view of the Mediterranean resorts.
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Ailsa Craig
The iconic volcanic island in the Firth of Clyde shortly after takeoff.
Bay of Biscay
Expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged French west coast.
Spanish Meseta
The vast, high-altitude plateau of central Spain with its unique red soil.
Alicante Mountains
The rugged limestone formations and arid canyons of the Costa Blanca interior.
The right side is excellent for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic. Watch for the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig within the first 10 minutes of flight. As you descend into Spain, look for the stark contrast between the green northern landscape and the golden-brown arid terrain of the south.
Book Hotels in AlicanteDistance: 1,939 km (1,205 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 35 min
Departure: PIK (55.5093994140625, -4.586669921875)
Arrival: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)
Route Type: International
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