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BOD → BES
Which side of the plane to sit from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux) to Brest Bretagne Airport (Brest)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic Atlantic coastline, featuring historic stone fortifications, famous islands like Oléron and Ré, and the rugged, indented shores of Southern Brittany.
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Gironde Estuary
The massive silt-rich mouth of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers as you depart Bordeaux.
Fort Boyard
The iconic 19th-century oval stone sea fort visible between Île d'Oléron and the mainland.
Île de Ré
The white sandy beaches and the 3km bridge connecting the island to the city of La Rochelle.
Belle-Île-en-Mer
The largest of Brittany's islands, known for its jagged granite cliffs and turquoise coves.
Gulf of Morbihan
A protected inland sea containing dozens of tiny islands and complex tidal currents.
Pointe du Raz
As you turn toward Brest, catch a glimpse of the westernmost point of mainland France.
Choose the left side for evening flights to experience spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to catch the Charente-Maritime islands. Clear weather is frequent here, but coastal fog can sometimes obscure the view in early morning.
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Médoc Vineyards
World-renowned wine estates of the Left Bank visible immediately after departure from BOD.
Marais Poitevin
The 'Green Venice' region, a vast area of marshland and canals in the Vendée region.
Saint-Nazaire & Loire Mouth
View the massive shipyards and the tall cable-stayed bridge crossing the Loire river.
Breton Bocage
The traditional landscape of small fields enclosed by thick hedges and ancient stone walls.
Monts d'Arrée
The ancient, rounded peaks of the Armorican Massif during the final approach into Brest.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid sun glare. It offers a better perspective of the urban centers like La Rochelle and Nantes if the flight path tracks slightly inland. Look for the distinct change in agriculture as you move from the vineyards of Bordeaux to the dairy pastures of Brittany.
Book Hotels in BrestDistance: 492 km (306 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Arrival: BES (48.4478988647461, -4.418540000915527)
Route Type: Domestic
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