STN → SDR

Essex & Thames Estuary

Aerial views of the South East England countryside and the winding Thames river during the initial climb from Stansted.

Portsmouth & The Solent

A clear view of the historic naval port and the busy waterway separating the mainland from the Isle of Wight.

Islands of the Atlantic

Spot the distinctive shapes of Ile de Ré and Ile d'Oléron off the French coast near La Rochelle.

Gironde Estuary

The massive, silt-rich mouth of the Garonne river, marking the heart of the Bordeaux wine region.

Landes Forest

The immense, geometric green carpet of Europe's largest maritime pine forest stretching toward the Spanish border.

Picos de Europa

On clear days, the jagged limestone peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains appear in the distance to the south as you approach Spain.

English Channel

Look down on one of the world's busiest shipping lanes with dozens of cargo ships and ferries visible.

Bay of Biscay

Vast, deep blue oceanic views often featuring dramatic maritime cloud formations and whitecaps.

Costa Verde

The rugged, emerald-green cliffs of the northern Spanish coast as the plane descends toward Santander.

Santander Bay

A stunning view of the city center, the Magdalena Peninsula, and the Palacio de la Magdalena during the final approach.