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BIA → LYS
Which side of the plane to sit from Bastia-Poretta Airport (Bastia) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (Lyon)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the majestic French Alps, including views of the Ecrins and Vercors massifs, and often the distant peak of Mont Blanc.
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Island of Elba
Visible to the east shortly after takeoff from Bastia, nestled in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
French Alps
Dramatic, jagged peaks of the Southern Alps, often snow-capped even into early summer.
Mont Blanc
On exceptionally clear days, the highest peak in the Alps is visible on the far horizon.
Vercors Massif
Spectacular limestone cliffs and high plateaus as you fly over the Pre-Alps region.
Isère Valley
The wide, fertile valley leading the plane directly toward the Saint-Exupéry airfield.
This is the premier side for alpine scenery. For the best photography, aim for a window seat away from the wing to capture the scale of the Ecrins National Park. In winter, the contrast between the white peaks and the blue Mediterranean sky is breathtaking.
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Cap Corse
The rugged northern peninsula of Corsica with its distinct 'finger' shape and turquoise coves.
Côte d'Azur
Aerial view of the French Riviera coastline as the flight transitions from sea to mainland.
Rhône Valley
The winding river landscape flanked by the famous vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône.
Pilat Regional Park
Dense forests and rolling mountains marking the eastern edge of the Massif Central.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. It offers the best perspective of the Mediterranean coastline and the transition into the lush Rhône valley. During the final approach to Lyon, you may see the city center if the aircraft lands towards the north.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 498 km (309 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: BIA (42.55270004272461, 9.48373031616211)
Arrival: LYS (45.725556, 5.081111)
Route Type: Domestic
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