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

Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the distant Pyrenees mountain range during the cruise phase and a spectacular view of the Mediterranean coastline and the Sagunto area during the descent into Valencia.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Pyrenees Silhouette

On clear days, the jagged, often snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees are visible to the far east shortly after takeoff.

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La Rioja Vineyards

Fly over the patchwork of world-famous vineyards lining the Ebro River valley near Logroño.

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Maestrazgo Mountains

Rugged limestone canyons and remote medieval villages tucked into the mountains of Teruel and Castellón.

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Mediterranean Horizon

As the plane turns for its final approach, the deep blue of the Balearic Sea comes into full view.

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Albufera Natural Park

If landing from the south, you will see Spain's largest lake and the surrounding rice paddies.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. This side is also prime for viewing the Albufera lagoon if the plane performs a southern approach into Runway 30. Watch for the Ebro river winding through the landscape about 15 minutes into the flight.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Moncayo Massif

The highest peak of the Iberian System, often holding snow well into late spring, stands out to the southwest.

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Castilian Plateau

The transition from the green Basque mountains to the golden, arid plains of the Meseta Central.

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Serranía de Cuenca

Dense pine forests and unique geological rock formations visible during the mid-flight transition.

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Valencia City Center

A fantastic bird's-eye view of the city's grid, the Turia Gardens, and the historic center during descent.

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City of Arts and Sciences

The futuristic white structures designed by Calatrava are often visible just before touchdown.

Choose the right side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Iberian mountains. It provides the best view of Valencia's urban sprawl and the iconic Turia riverbed park during the standard approach to Runway 12. Keep an eye out for the reddish hues of the Teruel soil.

Top Activities in Valencia
Route Information

Distance: 470 km (292 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 47 min

Departure: BIO (43.30110168457031, -2.9106099605560303)

Arrival: VLC (39.4893, -0.481625)

Route Type: Domestic

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