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AMS → BIO
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Bilbao Airport (Bilbao)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the European Atlantic coastline, featuring the famous Dune du Pilat and a dramatic entry over the Bay of Biscay into the rugged Basque coast.
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The massive dams and bridge structures of the Dutch sea defenses seen immediately after takeoff.
Côte d'Argent
The endless straight sandy beaches of the French Silver Coast running toward the Spanish border.
Dune du Pilat
The tallest sand dune in Europe, located at the entrance of Arcachon Bay, is a major landmark.
Port of Bilbao
The heavy industrial architecture and shipping lanes of the Nervión River as the plane descends.
Gaztelugatxe Cliffs
The dramatic, rocky Basque coastline and the iconic 'Game of Thrones' filming location just before landing.
This side is essential for seeing the Dune du Pilat near Bordeaux. During the approach into BIO, the plane often performs a U-turn over the sea, giving right-side passengers a stunning view of the cliffs. In the afternoon, expect some glare from the sun over the Atlantic.
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Randstad Grid
Visuals of the dense urban networks and industrial polders of the southern Netherlands.
Belgian Heartland
Clear views over the historic cities and rolling agricultural fields of Flanders and Wallonia.
Loire Valley
The winding path of France's longest river dotted with distant historic estates.
Pyrenees Horizon
On clear days, the high peaks of the Pyrenees are visible as a jagged silhouette to the south.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft, providing better visibility of the French countryside. It is also the side for better views of the green Basque hills during the final bank for landing.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 1,153 km (716 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: BIO (43.30110168457031, -2.9106099605560303)
Route Type: International
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