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Which side of the plane to sit from Southampton Airport (Southampton) to Limoges Airport (Limoges)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior departure sequence featuring the iconic Needles on the Isle of Wight and a better angle of the rugged Cotentin Peninsula upon entering French airspace.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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The Needles

The famous row of three distinctive chalk stacks rising out of the sea off the Isle of Wight.

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Cotentin Peninsula

The northern tip of Normandy including the port of Cherbourg and rugged coastal cliffs.

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Mont-Saint-Michel

On very clear days, the famous island commune is visible on the western horizon.

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Poitou Vineyards

Lush agricultural landscapes and geometric vineyard patterns as you head south.

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Vienne River

The winding river valleys that define the landscape as you approach Limoges.

The right side is essential for seeing the Needles lighthouse. For evening flights, you will experience a beautiful sunset over the Atlantic/Bay of Biscay to the west. Keep an eye out for Mont-Saint-Michel about 20 minutes after crossing the coast.

Left Side Highlights
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Portsmouth Harbour

Clear views of the Spinnaker Tower and the historic naval dockyards shortly after takeoff.

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The Solent

The busy strait separating mainland England from the Isle of Wight, often filled with yachts.

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Alabaster Coast

Dramatic white chalk cliffs visible along the Upper Normandy coastline.

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Loire Valley Chateaus

Grand estates and manicured gardens as you cross the middle of the Loire region.

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Brenne Natural Park

The 'thousand ponds' region, showcasing a unique mosaic of water and greenery.

Sit on the left for views of the Eastern Solent and Portsmouth. During mid-day flights, the sun will be behind you for most of the journey, providing excellent lighting for photos of the French countryside.

Top Activities in Limoges
Route Information

Distance: 596 km (370 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr

Departure: SOU (50.95029830932617, -1.3567999601364136)

Arrival: LIG (45.86280059814453, 1.1794400215148926)

Route Type: International

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