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BGY → LDE
Which side of the plane to sit from Il Caravaggio International Airport (Bergamo) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (Tarbes)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled vantage point of the southern edge of the Alps during departure and a breathtaking, front-row seat to the Pyrenees mountain range during the entire descent into Tarbes.
Milan and Po Valley
Shortly after take-off from Bergamo, enjoy views of the sprawling Milanese metropolis and the flat, fertile Po Valley.
Maritime Alps
As the plane heads west, the left side catches the dramatic transition where the Alps begin to slope towards the Mediterranean.
Gulf of Lion Coastline
During the mid-flight segment, you can often spot the distant glint of the Mediterranean Sea and the coastal lagoons near Montpellier.
Carcassonne
On clear days, the iconic medieval fortified city can be spotted as a tiny, circular stone crown in the Occitanie landscape.
The High Pyrenees
The star of the show; as the flight approaches LDE, the left side faces the massive, snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees boundary.
Choose a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine glare. For morning flights, the sun is behind you, illuminating the Pyrenees perfectly. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the best mountain panoramas.
Monte Rosa Massif
Immediately after departure, look north to see the second highest peak in the Alps and the surrounding glaciers.
Massif Central
View the ancient volcanic plateaus and rugged green hills of central France as you traverse the northern part of Occitanie.
Tarn River Canyons
The winding deep gorges of the Tarn river are often visible as sharp, dark zig-zags in the limestone terrain below.
Toulouse 'The Pink City'
Depending on the specific flight path, the distinctive terracotta roofs and the Garonne river of Toulouse may be visible to the north.
The right side is excellent for seeing the 'spine' of France. It offers more consistent soft lighting during afternoon flights, making it better for high-altitude landscape photography without the harsh southern sun.
Distance: 819 km (509 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: BGY (45.673901, 9.70417)
Arrival: LDE (43.1786994934082, -0.006438999902456999)
Route Type: International
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