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STN → SNN
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Shannon Airport (Shannon)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most scenic transition from the rolling English countryside across the Bristol Channel to the rugged southern emerald coastline of Ireland.
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Greater London Outskirts
Aerial views of the northern London sprawl and the M25 orbital motorway during initial climb.
The Cotswolds
Rolling limestone hills and golden-stone villages of Gloucestershire visible as the plane heads west.
Severn Bridges
The iconic suspension bridges connecting England to Wales across the wide Severn Estuary.
Gower Peninsula
The UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty featuring dramatic limestone cliffs and sandy bays.
Copper Coast
The rugged UNESCO Global Geopark coastline of County Waterford as you enter Irish airspace.
Galtee Mountains
Ireland's highest inland mountain range located between Tipperary and Limerick.
Sit on the left for better lighting during mid-morning and afternoon flights, as the sun will be behind you or directly above. Keep a lookout for the Severn Bridge roughly 20 minutes into the flight. On clear days, the descent into Shannon provides a stunning panoramic of the Golden Vale’s lush green pastures.
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Cambridge & Fens
Distant views of the university city and the flat, agricultural heartland of East Anglia.
Brecon Beacons
The old red sandstone peaks of the South Wales mountains, often capped with clouds.
Pembrokeshire Coast
The westernmost tip of Wales, featuring jagged cliffs and secluded islands like Skomer.
Wicklow Mountains
Distant glimpses of the granite peaks south of Dublin as you cross the Irish Sea.
River Shannon Estuary
The vast silver expanse where Ireland's longest river meets the Atlantic Ocean during final approach.
The Burren
The unique karst limestone landscape of County Clare visible just north of the airport approach path.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset on evening flights to Shannon. During the approach, look north for the distinctive grey limestone pavements of the Burren. Note that northern views can be quite hazy over the Irish Sea depending on the weather front moving in from the Atlantic.
Book Hotels in ShannonDistance: 629 km (391 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: SNN (52.702, -8.92482)
Route Type: International
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