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Which side of the plane to sit from Bilbao Airport (Bilbao) to Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart)?

Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior mix of the rugged Cantabrian coastline during departure, potential views of the French Atlantic islands, and a prime perspective of the Black Forest during the descent into Germany.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Basque Coastline

Breathtaking views of the Bay of Biscay and the steep cliffs of the Spanish northern coast immediately after takeoff.

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French Atlantic Islands

Clear views of the Île d'Oléron and Île de Ré if the flight path hugs the western coast of France.

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Loire Valley

The meandering paths of the Loire and Cher rivers, dotted with historic French chateaux and vineyards.

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The Black Forest

Dense evergreen forests and deep valleys of the Schwarzwald as the aircraft crosses into German airspace.

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Stuttgart TV Tower

A prominent landmark on the horizon as the plane maneuvers for its final approach into STR airport.

Book a window seat ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the Basque coast. For morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photos of the French countryside and the Rhine River crossing.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Pyrenees Peaks

Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped Pyrenees mountains to the south during the initial climb.

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Burgundy Region

The geometric patchwork of some of the world's most famous vineyards in eastern France.

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Vosges Mountains

The rounded peaks of the Vosges range, mirroring the Black Forest on the other side of the Rhine Rift.

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Swabian Jura

The dramatic limestone escarpment and plateau landscapes south of Stuttgart during the arrival phase.

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Metropolitan Stuttgart

Detailed views of the industrial suburbs and the Neckar river valley during the low-altitude approach.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the French horizon. Keep an eye out for the distant Alps if the weather is exceptionally clear while over eastern France.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,110 km (690 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min

Departure: BIO (43.30110168457031, -2.9106099605560303)

Arrival: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)

Route Type: International

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