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LIL → FAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Lille-Lesquin Airport (Lille) to Faro Airport (Faro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of dramatic coastline views, the Picos de Europa mountains in Northern Spain, and the spectacular descent over the Ria Formosa lagoons in Faro.
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French Atlantic Isles
Beautiful views of Île de Ré and Île d'Oléron nestled against the western coast of France.
Bay of Biscay
A vast expanse of deep blue Atlantic water, often showing dramatic wave patterns and shipping lanes.
Picos de Europa
The stunning, limestone-capped Cantabrian Mountains rising sharply near the northern Spanish coast.
Alentejo Plains
The heart of Portugal's cork and olive production, characterized by rolling hills and white-washed villages.
Ria Formosa Natural Park
The incredible labyrinth of canals, salt marshes, and sandbank islands during the final approach into Faro.
Sit on the right for morning flights to get the best illuminated views of the coast. On the final approach into Faro, if the plane lands from the west, the right side provides a breathtaking panorama of the Atlantic coastline and the Algarve's famous beaches.
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Parisian Outskirts
Aerial views of the sprawling Paris metropolitan area and the Seine river loops as you head south.
Bordeaux Wine Region
The geometric patterns of world-famous vineyards across the Gironde department.
Western Pyrenees
The rugged transition from France to Spain, featuring the dramatic peaks of the western Pyrenean range.
Salamanca
The golden-hued historic city of Salamanca visible as the plane traverses the Spanish Meseta.
Extremadura Dehesa
The unique Mediterranean landscape of oak forests and grasslands in western Spain.
The left side is best for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the Garonne River early in the flight and the distinct color change of the soil when crossing from France into the arid Spanish interior.
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Get eSIMs for PortugalDistance: 1,744 km (1,084 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: LIL (50.563332, 3.086886)
Arrival: FAO (37.0144004822, -7.965909957889999)
Route Type: International
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