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BHX → FAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham) to Faro Airport (Faro)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more varied landscape, featuring the English south coast, a glimpse of the French coastline, and the stunning salt pans of the Ria Formosa on final approach.
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The Cotswolds
Lush green rolling hills and historic stone villages of central England visible shortly after takeoff.
Isle of Wight
The distinctive diamond-shaped island and the Solent waterway as you leave the English coast.
French Atlantic Coast
Distant views of the Charente-Maritime region and the Gironde Estuary near Bordeaux.
Castile and León
The vast, high-altitude plains of central Spain with their distinctive ochre and gold hues.
Ria Formosa Lagoons
The spectacular maze of canals, islands, and white salt pans just before touching down in Faro.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is essential for seeing the intricate wetlands of the Algarve during the standard landing approach. If the flight path passes east of Madrid, you may also see the city's skyline in the distance.
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Severn Estuary
The wide river mouth separating England and Wales, often visible during the initial climb.
Picos de Europa
Dramatic, jagged limestone peaks in Northern Spain as the plane crosses the Bay of Biscay.
Extremadura Dehesas
The unique Mediterranean oak forests and rolling pastures of western Spain.
Atlantic Horizon
An endless blue expanse as the route tracks along the western edge of the Iberian Peninsula.
Western Algarve Cliffs
Golden sandstone cliffs and hidden coves visible if the pilot loops west for a coastal approach.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. Keep an eye out for the rugged northern coast of Spain, which offers some of the most dramatic mountain views on the route if the skies are clear.
Book Hotels in FaroDistance: 1,784 km (1,109 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 23 min
Departure: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Arrival: FAO (37.0144004822, -7.965909957889999)
Route Type: International
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