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BIO โ†’ TFN

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

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side is the definitive choice for this route, offering the iconic view of Mount Teide piercing through the clouds during the descent into Tenerife Norte.

Right Side Highlights
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Cantabrian Mountains

Jagged limestone peaks and green valleys visible shortly after departing from Bilbao.

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Portuguese Coastline

Distances views of the rugged Atlantic cliffs and the mouth of the Tagus river near Lisbon.

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Mount Teide

The unmistakable silhouette of Spain's highest peak, often rising above a blanket of white clouds.

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Orotava Valley

The lush, green northern slopes of Tenerife descending sharply toward the Atlantic shore.

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Sea of Clouds

The famous 'Mar de Nubes' phenomenon created by trade winds against the island's northern terrain.

The right side is essential for seeing Mount Teide. Book a seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. Morning flights are preferable as the volcano is often clearer before midday thermal clouds develop around the peak.

Left Side Highlights
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Castilian Plateau

Views of the vast, arid plains of central Spain and the historic architecture of old Castile.

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Gulf of Cรกdiz

The beautiful transition from the Spanish mainland to the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Aerial perspective of the island's capital and the bustling port area during the final turn.

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Anaga Rural Park

The ancient, laurel-forested peaks of the island's northeastern tip as the plane lines up for landing.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun at your back while viewing the Spanish interior. This side provides the best view of the Anaga mountains during the base leg of the landing pattern at TFN.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,038 km (1,266 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 43 min

Departure: BIO (43.30110168457031, -2.9106099605560303)

Arrival: TFN (28.4827003479, -16.341499328599998)

Route Type: Domestic

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