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EBU → BIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport (St-Etienne) to Bastia-Poretta Airport (Bastia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Vercors Massif, the snow-capped southern French Alps, and a spectacular aerial entry into Corsica featuring the Cap Corse peninsula.
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Saint-Étienne Urban Area
Aerial view of the city including the iconic Geoffroy-Guichard stadium shortly after departure.
Vercors Massif
Dramatic limestone plateaus and vertical cliffs located just east of the Rhône Valley.
Southern French Alps
Panoramic views of high-altitude peaks including the Ecrins National Park in the distance.
Ligurian Sea
The deep blue expanse of the Mediterranean as the plane leaves the mainland near Nice or Fréjus.
Cap Corse
The 'finger' of Corsica with its rugged mountains meeting the sea during the descent into Bastia.
Morning flights provide the best illumination for the Alps. On the descent, stay alert for the 'Sentier des Douaniers' coastline at the tip of Corsica. Window seats forward of the wing are ideal to avoid engine heat distortion of the mountain views.
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Loire River Gorges
The winding, forested valleys of the upper Loire river located just west of the airport.
Rhône Valley Vineyards
Patchwork landscapes of famous wine regions near Valence and Montélimar.
Mont Ventoux
The 'Giant of Provence,' a solitary limestone peak easily recognized by its white, treeless summit.
Marseille Coastline
Distant views of the Gulf of Lion and the bustling port city of Marseille before heading offshore.
Corsican Central Range
The jagged granite interior of the island, including Monte Cinto, visible during the final approach.
Choose this side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. Look for the distinct white dome of the Mont Ventoux observatory. During the landing phase at BIA, you may spot the Étang de Biguglia nature reserve just before the runway.
Book Hotels in BastiaDistance: 531 km (330 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: EBU (45.54059982299805, 4.2963900566101065)
Arrival: BIA (42.55270004272461, 9.48373031616211)
Route Type: Domestic
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