Ibiza to Glasgow flight pathIBZGLA

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Flight time2h 40m
Distance1,204
Heading349° → 345°
Best side
Left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.5 right

The left side offers the more consistently scenic experience: Ibiza's Es Vedra rock at takeoff, glimpses of the French Atlantic coastline and Bay of Biscay during cruise, and Loch Lomond's dramatic lochs and hills on the approach into Glasgow.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Ibiza to Glasgow is 1,204 miles (1,938 km), a flight of about 2 hours 40 minutes.

Bay of Biscay coastline, French Atlantic seaboard near Bordeaux, and the rolling hills of the Massif Central foothills as the route crosses western France

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from IBZ

LEFT

As the aircraft climbs out of Ibiza and turns north toward the mainland, the island's rugged southwest coastline and the iconic Es Vedra sea stack are visible on the left before the plane heads out over open water toward Catalonia.

Es Vedra rockIbiza's limestone cliffsSes Salines coastlineFormentera silhouette to the south
IBZ IbizaHub for Vueling

Landing at GLA

LEFT

On approach into Glasgow from the northeast, the aircraft tracks southwest along the edge of the Highlands, giving left-side passengers a dramatic view of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs hills before the final turn onto the runway.

Loch LomondTrossachs hillsFirth of Clyde in the distanceBen Lomond's peak
GLA GlasgowHub for Loganair

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ibiza (IBZ) to Glasgow (GLA)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ibiza to Glasgow. The left side offers the more consistently scenic experience: Ibiza's Es Vedra rock at takeoff, glimpses of the French Atlantic coastline and Bay of Biscay during cruise, and Loch Lomond's dramatic lochs and hills on the approach into Glasgow.

What can I see during takeoff from Ibiza in Ibiza?

During takeoff from Ibiza (IBZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. As the aircraft climbs out of Ibiza and turns north toward the mainland, the island's rugged southwest coastline and the iconic Es Vedra sea stack are visible on the left before the plane heads out over open water toward Catalonia. Notable sights include: Es Vedra rock, Ibiza's limestone cliffs, Ses Salines coastline, Formentera silhouette to the south.

What can I see when landing at Glasgow in Glasgow?

When landing at Glasgow (GLA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Glasgow from the northeast, the aircraft tracks southwest along the edge of the Highlands, giving left-side passengers a dramatic view of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs hills before the final turn onto the runway. Notable sights include: Loch Lomond, Trossachs hills, Firth of Clyde in the distance, Ben Lomond's peak.

How long is the flight from Ibiza to Glasgow?

The flight from Ibiza (IBZ) to Glasgow (GLA) takes about 2 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,204 miles (1,938 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Ibiza to Glasgow flight path pass over?

Bay of Biscay coastline, French Atlantic seaboard near Bordeaux, and the rolling hills of the Massif Central foothills as the route crosses western France