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SNN → ALC
Which side of the plane to sit from Shannon Airport (Shannon) to Alicante International Airport (Alicante)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior sequence of coastal views, from the lush green of Southern Ireland to the French Atlantic coast and the turquoise Mediterranean approach.
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Irish South Coast
Lush landscapes of Munster and the dramatic coastline near Cork shortly after takeoff.
Brittany Peninsula
Distinctive views of the rugged French western tip as you cross the Bay of Biscay.
The Pyrenees
Distal views of the high mountain peaks dividing France and Spain on clear days.
Mediterranean Coast
Stunning vistas of the Spanish coastline near Valencia and the Balearic Sea.
Santa Pola Salt Flats
Vibrant pink and blue lagoons visible during the final approach into Alicante.
Sit on the left for the most diverse geography. For morning flights, this side avoids direct sun glare. Watch for the 'Pink Lake' of Torrevieja on your left just before landing if the approach is from the south.
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Get eSIMs for SpainAtlantic Expanse
Endless views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean and the western Bay of Biscay.
Cantabrian Range
Views of the rugged mountains of Northern Spain as you enter Spanish airspace.
The Meseta
The arid, golden-hued high plateaus of central Spain offering unique geological patterns.
Madrid Outskirts
Potential views of the distant urban sprawl and industrial landscapes of central Iberia.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, offering spectacular colors over the Atlantic. While less coastal, it provides a better look at the vastness of the Spanish interior and the high-altitude Meseta plains.
Book Hotels in AlicanteDistance: 1,728 km (1,074 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 18 min
Departure: SNN (52.702, -8.92482)
Arrival: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)
Route Type: International
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