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LYS → OPO
Which side of the plane to sit from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (Lyon) to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular perspective of the rugged Northern Spanish coastline, the Bay of Biscay, and the jagged limestone peaks of the Picos de Europa, providing more dramatic geographic variety than the interior plains to the left.
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Chaîne des Puys
A UNESCO-listed chain of dormant volcanoes, including the iconic Puy de Dôme, visible early in the flight.
Bay of Biscay
The deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean meeting the northern coast of the Iberian Peninsula.
Picos de Europa
A dramatic range of limestone mountains in Northern Spain, often shrouded in mist and snow.
Galician Rias
The fjord-like estuaries of the Spanish northwest coast as you turn south toward Porto.
Foz do Douro
The dramatic point where the Douro River meets the Atlantic Ocean, seen just before touchdown.
The right side is unbeatable for late afternoon or evening flights, offering stunning sunsets over the Atlantic. Keep your camera ready about 50 minutes after departure for the Picos de Europa. If landing from the north (Runway 17), you will get a perfect view of the Atlantic coastline and the surf beaches of Matosinhos just before landing.
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The ancient volcanic heart of France, featuring high plateaus and rugged valleys shortly after takeoff.
Pyrenees Vista
On a clear day, the snow-capped high peaks of the Pyrenees are visible to the south as you cross the border into Spain.
Douro Valley
As you begin your descent, the winding Douro River and its terraced vineyards become visible in Northern Portugal.
Porto Historic Center
During specific landing patterns (Runway 35), you can see the dense, colorful architecture of old Porto.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy soft, direct sunlight on the French landscape without the harsh glare of the Atlantic sun. It is also the better side for viewing the high Pyrenees mountains in the distance and the intricate patterns of the Douro wine region's river bends during the final approach phase.
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Get eSIMs for PortugalDistance: 1,215 km (755 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: LYS (45.725556, 5.081111)
Arrival: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Route Type: International
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