Loading map...
BIO → ORY
Which side of the plane to sit from Bilbao Airport (Bilbao) to Paris-Orly Airport (Paris)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a spectacular coastal sequence featuring the Dune du Pilat and Atlantic islands before crossing the scenic Loire Valley.
Search flights from BIO to ORY
Bay of Biscay
Rugged Basque coastline and deep blue Atlantic waters immediately after takeoff from Bilbao.
Dune du Pilat
Europe's highest sand dune located at the entrance of Arcachon Bay visible roughly 20 minutes into the flight.
Atlantic Islands
Bird's eye views of the Île d'Oléron and Île de Ré bridges and geometric salt marshes.
Loire River
The winding path of France's longest river as the aircraft crosses the valley near Tours.
Versailles
The historic royal palace and gardens often visible during the western approach sequence into Paris.
Select seat A for sunset flights to see the Atlantic coast glow under the golden hour light. Look for the Dune du Pilat early in the cruise phase. This side provides the best view of the Loire estuary and, on clear days, the distant Paris skyline during the final descent. Winter morning flights may offer beautiful misty views over the French wetlands.
Get eSIMs for Spain
Get eSIMs for France
Pyrenees
Distant snow-capped mountain peaks along the Spanish-French border visible to the south shortly after takeoff.
Bordeaux Vineyards
A sprawling view of the Garonne river and the world-famous wine estates of the Medoc and Saint-Émilion regions.
Loire Châteaux
A cluster of Renaissance castles like Chambord and Blois located in the heart of the valley.
Orléans Forest
A massive expanse of woodland representing France's largest national forest on the approach to the capital.
Rungis Market
The world's largest fresh produce market located just south of the Orly airport perimeter during final landing.
Morning flights provide the best lighting for the French interior without the glare of the sun. Look south early in the flight for the Pyrenees mountains on the horizon. This side is ideal for seeing the intricate garden layouts of southern Parisian estates and the urban sprawl of the southern suburbs during the final landing phase.
Book Hotels in ParisDistance: 728 km (452 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: BIO (43.30110168457031, -2.9106099605560303)
Arrival: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.