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VLY β CWL
Which side of the plane to sit from Anglesey Airport (Angelsey) to Cardiff International Airport (Cardiff)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Welsh heartland, featuring the dramatic peaks of Snowdonia, the Cambrian Mountains, and the Brecon Beacons in sequence.
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Menai Strait
A narrow stretch of tidal water separating Anglesey from mainland Wales, featuring the historic Menai Suspension Bridge.
Snowdonia (Eryri)
The highest peaks in Wales, including Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), which are clearly visible shortly after takeoff from Valley.
Cadair Idris
A spectacular glacial mountain range in southern Snowdonia known for its jagged ridges and deep cwms.
Elan Valley
The 'Welsh Lake District' with its series of Victorian-engineered dams and reservoirs shimmering in the Mid-Wales landscape.
Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)
Iconic flat-topped sandstone peaks including Pen y Fan, the highest summit in Southern Britain.
Choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountain faces of Snowdonia. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff as the transition from Anglesey to the mainland happens very quickly. In winter, the snow-capped peaks of Eryri are a particular highlight.
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Caernarfon Bay
A sweeping view of the northern coastline where the mountains meet the Irish Sea.
LlΕ·n Peninsula
The long, slender 'arm' of Wales extending west, offering views of hidden coves and Bardsey Island at the tip.
Cardigan Bay
The largest bay in Wales, famous for its turquoise waters and diverse marine life visible on clear, low-altitude days.
Pembrokeshire Coast
Distant views of the rugged cliffs and sandy beaches of the UK's only coastal National Park.
Bristol Channel
The wide estuary separating Wales from South West England, often busy with shipping traffic approaching Cardiff.
The right side is best for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Irish Sea. It offers a broader sense of the Welsh coastline. During descent into Cardiff, look for the Flat Holm and Steep Holm islands in the Bristol Channel as the plane maneuvers for landing.
Book Hotels in CardiffDistance: 221 km (137 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 22 min
Departure: VLY (53.2481002808, -4.53533983231)
Arrival: CWL (51.39670181274414, -3.343329906463623)
Route Type: Domestic
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