The approach offers stunning views of the Sumburgh Head cliffs and lighthouse, alongside the remarkably preserved Jarlshof archaeological site near the runway threshold.
The right side offers the most picturesque views of the white sandy beaches of the northern Orkney islands and the main settlement and lighthouse of Fair Isle during the crossing.
While both sides offer stunning views of the Scottish wilderness, the right side provides a superior vantage point for the Cairngorm peaks, the Moray Firth coastline, and the iconic aerial view of Fair Isle during the final leg.
The left side offers a superior view of the Scottish coastline, the remote and iconic Fair Isle, and the dramatic western cliffs of the Shetland Mainland during the descent into Sumburgh.
The left side offers a continuous panorama of the Scottish coastline, from the historic Fife peninsula up to the remote Fair Isle, providing much more geographic variety than the open sea on the right.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic cliffs of Hoy in the Orkney archipelago and the rugged, indented coastline of the Scottish Highlands.