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BRU → OPO
Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels Airport (Brussels) to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the dramatic transition from the French Atlantic coastline to the deep blue of the Bay of Biscay and the stunning fjord-like Rias of Galicia.
Île de Ré & Oléron
The striking white sand beaches and salt pans of the islands off the coast of La Rochelle.
Bay of Biscay
A vast expanse of deep blue Atlantic water, often showing dramatic wave patterns and maritime traffic.
Picos de Europa
The jagged limestone peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains visible across the Spanish coastline.
Galician Rias
The unique, fjord-like inlets of the Spanish coast near Vigo, including the Cíes Islands.
Atlantic Sunset
Uninterrupted views of the sun dipping into the ocean on late afternoon or evening departures.
The right side is unbeatable for late afternoon flights, offering spectacular sunset views over the Atlantic. As you descend into Porto, you will often get a close-up view of the Matosinhos coastline and the Port of Leixões before touchdown.
Loire Valley Châteaux
Aerial views of the winding Loire River and the historic estates dotting the French countryside.
Bordeaux Vineyards
The geometric patterns of the world-famous wine regions surrounding the Garonne river.
Western Pyrenees
The rugged, often snow-capped peaks where France meets Spain at the western end of the mountain range.
Peneda-Gerês National Park
Lush green mountain landscapes as you cross the border into Northern Portugal.
Porto Cityscape
A view of the Ribeira district and the Douro River bridges if the plane approaches from the south.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to see the morning mist over the French valleys. This side is also better for spotting the lights of inland cities like Poitiers and Bordeaux during night flights.
Distance: 1,473 km (915 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Arrival: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Route Type: International
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