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PIK → TFS
Which side of the plane to sit from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (Prestwick) to Tenerife South Airport (Tenerife)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the superior choice for this route, offering the most iconic views of the Atlantic horizon and the spectacular approach past Mount Teide on arrival at Tenerife.
Atlantic Wilds
Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean and the rugged western coastlines of Ireland and Portugal.
Bay of Biscay
The crossing of the deep ocean trench often features dramatic weather patterns and sun-glinted waves.
The Algarve
Views of the famous golden cliffs and turquoise waters of southern Portugal as the plane heads south.
Mount Teide
The crowning jewel of the trip; the massive volcano is usually visible on the right during the descent into TFS.
La Gomera
Tenerife's neighbor island often appears as a lush green silhouette across the water during the final turn.
Costa Adeje
Sweeping views of Tenerife's southern resort coast and beaches just moments before touchdown.
Sit on the right for the iconic Teide reveal. For afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, so bring sunglasses. The descent into TFS usually follows a path that keeps the island's mountainous interior to the right.
Dublin and the Irish Sea
Shortly after departing Prestwick, views of the Irish capital and the crossing towards the Celtic Sea are common.
Picos de Europa
Across the Bay of Biscay, the jagged limestone peaks of Northern Spain often break through the cloud layer.
Lisbon and the Tagus
Clear days offer distant views of the Portuguese capital and its sprawling estuary to the east.
Moroccan Coastline
As the flight nears the Canary Islands, the golden hues of the North African coast can be seen on the horizon.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
A distant look at the volcanic landscapes of the easternmost Canary Islands during the initial descent.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to minimize glare. It offers a unique perspective of the European continental shelf and the Saharan dust layers known as 'Calima' as you approach the sub-tropics.
Distance: 3,201 km (1,989 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 46 min
Departure: PIK (55.5093994140625, -4.586669921875)
Arrival: TFS (28.044500351, -16.5725002289)
Route Type: International
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