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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the Snowdonia mountain range in Wales and a spectacular aerial perspective of Dublin city and its bay as you cross into Irish airspace.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Greater London Skyline

On south-westerly departures, see the sprawling London skyline including the Shard and Canary Wharf in the distance.

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Snowdonia National Park

Unrivaled views of the rugged Welsh peaks, including Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), as the plane crosses the coast toward the Irish Sea.

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Dublin Bay

A clear view of the Howth Peninsula, Dublin Port, and the city's coastal sprawl as you enter Ireland.

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The River Shannon

Look down at Ireland's longest river as it winds through the green pastures of the Midlands.

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Croagh Patrick

On the final approach to Knock, the iconic conical holy mountain and the islands of Clew Bay are often visible to the west.

Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic as you descend. This side also guarantees views of the Irish capital's layout when the flight path follows the standard transit corridor across the Irish Sea.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Cambridge

Quickly after takeoff, catch a glimpse of the historic university city and the flat terrain of East Anglia.

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Liverpool & The Mersey

Excellent views of the North West's industrial heritage, the Mersey Estuary, and the Liverpool waterfront.

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Isle of Man

On clear days, the silhouette of Snaefell and the Isle of Man is visible in the middle of the Irish Sea.

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Mourne Mountains

Looking north across the border, the dramatic peaks in County Down often stand out against the horizon.

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Lough Conn & Cullin

As the plane prepares to land at Knock, enjoy the view of these large, picturesque lakes in County Mayo.

The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun remains behind you, illuminating the English Midlands and the Northern Irish coastline. It provides a great perspective of the UK's 'Northern Powerhouse' cities like Liverpool and Manchester from a distance.

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Route Information

Distance: 647 km (402 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min

Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)

Arrival: NOC (53.9103012084961, -8.818490028381348)

Route Type: International

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