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BIA → BOD
Which side of the plane to sit from Bastia-Poretta Airport (Bastia) to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior mix of coastal geography and mountain vistas, including the transition from the Mediterranean to the Garonne valley and distant views of the Pyrenees.
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Étang de Biguglia
Corsica's largest lagoon and nature reserve visible immediately after takeoff from Bastia.
Gulf of Lion
Panoramic views of the sweeping Mediterranean coastline as the flight approaches mainland France.
Camargue Wetlands
The unique salt pans and marshes of the Rhône delta, often showing vibrant pink and blue hues.
The Pyrenees
On clear days, the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the mountain border with Spain are visible to the south.
Canal du Midi
The historic waterway connecting the Mediterranean to the Atlantic snaking through the Occitanie landscape.
For the best experience, choose a window seat behind the wing to ensure your view of the Pyrenees isn't blocked. During evening flights, the sunset over the Atlantic/Pyrenees horizon provides spectacular lighting for photography. Look out for the pink salt flats near Montpellier shortly after crossing the coastline.
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Cap Corse
The northern 'finger' of Corsica extending into the Ligurian Sea seen shortly after departure.
Massif Central
The rugged, ancient volcanic plateaus and deep gorges of south-central France.
Entre-Deux-Mers Vineyards
The famous wine-producing region between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers during descent.
Bordeaux Cityscape
Views of the Garonne river's 'Port of the Moon' and the historic city center during the final approach.
Airbus Facilities
Occasional views of the massive aviation hangars around the Toulouse region if the path trends north.
Sit on the right for morning flights to have the sun behind you, revealing more detail of the Massif Central's terrain. As you approach Bordeaux, watch for the Garonne river; if the wind is from the west, the plane will circle over the city, offering a great aerial view of the 18th-century architecture.
Book Hotels in BordeauxDistance: 858 km (533 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: BIA (42.55270004272461, 9.48373031616211)
Arrival: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Route Type: Domestic
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