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BOD → OPO
Which side of the plane to sit from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux) to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic landmarks of the route, starting with Europe's tallest sand dune right after takeoff, followed by a stunning coastal perspective of the Bay of Biscay and the dramatic Spanish Rias.
Dune du Pilat
The tallest sand dune in Europe, located at the entrance of the Arcachon Basin, visible minutes after departure from BOD.
Bay of Biscay
Vast turquoise waters and the dramatic line where the Atlantic meets the cliffs of the 'Silver Coast'.
Rías Altas
The deeply indented coastal inlets of northern Galicia, featuring hidden beaches and jagged rock formations.
Port of Matosinhos
The industrial and fishing port of Porto, often seen during the final approach into OPO.
Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the ocean horizon, which are particularly stunning during late afternoon or sunset flights.
Request a window seat on the right for the highlight of the trip: the Dune du Pilat. It appears very shortly after takeoff from Bordeaux. During the approach into Porto, this side often provides a better view of the coastline and the Atlantic beaches of Matosinhos if the plane is landing from the north.
Bordeaux Vineyards
Aerial view of the prestigious wine estates of Graves and the southern Gironde region shortly after takeoff.
Pyrenees Backdrop
On clear days, the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees mountains are visible in the distance to the south.
Picos de Europa
Dramatic limestone massifs in northern Spain that provide a rugged inland contrast to the flight path.
Galician Forests
The deep green, dense eucalyptus and pine forests of inland Galicia as the plane begins its descent into Portugal.
Sit on the left if you are flying early in the morning to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is better for seeing the sprawling mountain ranges of northern Spain, especially the Picos de Europa. Look out for the city of Oviedo as you pass the Asturias region.
Distance: 759 km (472 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Arrival: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Route Type: International
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