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DUB โ BIQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Dublin Airport (Dublin) to Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne Airport (Biarritz-bayonne)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a diverse array of landmarks, from the rolling green hills of Ireland to the rugged coastlines of Cornwall and the famous Atlantic dunes of France.
Wicklow Mountains
Shortly after take-off, enjoy the lush, green peaks of the 'Garden of Ireland' fading into the distance.
Cornish Coastline
Clear views of Land's End and the jagged cliffs of the southwestern tip of England.
รle de Rรฉ
The white sandy beaches and salt marshes of this iconic island off the coast of La Rochelle.
Gironde Estuary
The massive estuary leading to Bordeaux, often visible with its distinct brownish silty waters meeting the blue ocean.
Dune of Pilat
The tallest sand dune in Europe, appearing as a massive golden strip between the forest and the sea.
Sit on the left for the best land-based landmarks. In the morning, you will have the sun behind you, providing excellent lighting for photography of the French Atlantic coast. Watch for the 'Phare de Cordouan' lighthouse near the mouth of the Gironde.
Celtic Sea & Bay of Biscay
Expansive, deep-blue ocean views where you can often spot large cargo ships and tankers.
Atlantic Sunsets
If flying in the evening, this side offers an unobstructed view of the sun dipping below the horizon.
Basque Country Coast
On the final approach, look ahead and right to see the Spanish border and the city of San Sebastian.
Pyrenees Foothills
The western edges of the Pyrenees mountain range rising sharply from the Atlantic coast.
Biarritz Lighthouse
The 'Phare de Biarritz' is often visible on the right during the final bank into the airport.
Choose the right side for dramatic coastal views during the descent into BIQ. If the wind is blowing from the south, the plane will loop over the ocean and approach from the north, giving the right side a stunning panorama of the Basque cliffs and the Pyrenees peaks in the distance.
Distance: 1,160 km (721 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)
Arrival: BIQ (43.4683333, -1.5311111000000002)
Route Type: International
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