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FRA → BIO
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Bilbao Airport (Bilbao)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic sequence of topographic changes, moving from the German river valleys across the volcanic peaks of the Massif Central and concluding with an impressive approach near the western Pyrenees.
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Frankfurt Skyline
Immediate views of Germany's financial hub and the Main River winding through the city shortly after takeoff.
Rhine-Hesse Region
Expansive views of one of Germany's largest wine-growing regions with rolling hills and orderly vineyards.
Massif Central
Cruising over the heart of France reveals the ancient dormant volcanoes and deep gorges of this elevated plateau.
Western Pyrenees
As you enter Spanish airspace, the rugged limestone peaks of the Basque mountains and the Pyrenees foothills come into view.
San Mamés Stadium
On final approach from the south, you can often spot Bilbao's iconic football stadium and the Nervión River.
For the best experience, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you while viewing the mountains. Look for the distinct 'Puy de Dôme' volcano while crossing central France. On descent, keep an eye out for the contrast between the deep green Basque valleys and the rocky limestone ridges.
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Loire Valley
The 'Garden of France' appears with its wide river and glimpses of historic chateaus scattered across the landscape.
Bordeaux Vineyards
Aerial perspective of the famous wine estates surrounding the Garonne and Dordogne rivers.
Bay of Biscay
The deep blue expanse of the Atlantic Ocean becomes prominent as the plane nears the northern coast of Spain.
Cantabrian Coastline
Dramatic views of the rugged cliffs and sandy beaches of the Basque Country during the descent phase.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch a sunset over the Atlantic. If the plane approaches Bilbao Airport (BIO) from the north over the sea (common in certain wind conditions), this side offers spectacular views of the coastline and the 'La Paloma' terminal designed by Santiago Calatrava.
Book Hotels in BilbaoDistance: 1,150 km (715 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: BIO (43.30110168457031, -2.9106099605560303)
Route Type: International
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