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SOU → BHD
Which side of the plane to sit from Southampton Airport (Southampton) to George Best Belfast City Airport (Belfast)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the English Midlands, Liverpool Bay, and the iconic approach into Belfast Lough, passing the historic shipyard cranes.
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The Cotswolds
Rolling green hills and golden stone villages typical of the English countryside.
Midlands Urban Centers
Distant views of the Birmingham metropolitan area and the industrial heart of England.
Liverpool Bay
Views of the Mersey Estuary and the massive Burbo Bank offshore wind farms.
Isle of Man
The distinctive silhouette of Snaefell mountain rising from the middle of the Irish Sea.
Titanic Quarter
The iconic yellow Harland & Wolff cranes, Samson and Goliath, dominating the Belfast skyline.
This side is unbeatable for the classic Belfast Lough approach. On clear days, you may see the Lake District mountains to the north during cruise. Sitting on the right ensures views of the Antrim coastline and Carrickfergus Castle during the landing phase.
Book Hotels in BelfastNew Forest National Park
Ancient woodlands and heathlands visible immediately after departure from Southampton.
Salisbury Plain
Expansive chalk plateau home to prehistoric monuments and military training grounds.
Severn Estuary
The dramatic meeting point of the River Severn and the Bristol Channel near the Welsh border.
Mourne Mountains
Granite peaks in County Down visible in the distance as the plane crosses the Irish Sea.
Strangford Lough
A vast sea lough and conservation area appearing on the final descent into Belfast.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat blur. Early morning flights provide dramatic shadows over the Welsh hills. During descent, look for the Ards Peninsula stretching out towards the Irish Sea.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 508 km (316 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: SOU (50.95029830932617, -1.3567999601364136)
Arrival: BHD (54.61809921264648, -5.872499942779541)
Route Type: Domestic
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