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MAN → BIO
Which side of the plane to sit from Manchester Airport (Manchester) to Bilbao Airport (Bilbao)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the English countryside, the Severn Estuary, and a more direct view of the Basque mountains and Bilbao's city center during the standard approach into the airport.
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English Midlands
Aerial views of Birmingham and the dense urban sprawl of the central UK shortly after departure.
The Cotswolds
Rolling limestone hills and patches of ancient woodland throughout central-south England.
Severn Bridges
Visual of the two massive road bridges connecting England and Wales over the Severn Estuary.
Basque Mountains
Dramatic, lush green ridges of the Basque Country as the plane crosses the Spanish coastline.
Bilbao City Center
Excellent views of the Guggenheim Museum and San Mamés Stadium if the plane approaches from the sea.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the city of Bilbao during the final descent. For morning flights, this side will have direct sunlight, so keep your window shade ready. During the winter months, the Picos de Europa to the southeast are often covered in snow, creating a stunning contrast with the green valleys below.
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Distant views of the Welsh peaks to the west during the initial stages of the flight.
North Devon Coast
Rugged cliffs and sandy beaches near Ilfracombe and Exmoor National Park.
Bay of Biscay
A vast expanse of deep blue water, often showing dramatic wave patterns and cargo ships.
Santander Bay
The beautiful coastline of Cantabria and the busy maritime port of Santander.
Port of Bilbao
Industrial views of the Nervión river mouth and the historic Vizcaya Bridge at Getxo.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean/Bay of Biscay. It provides a great perspective of the Cantabrian coastline as you fly parallel to it before turning for land. Keep an eye out for Land's End in the far distance if the flight path tracks further west over the Celtic Sea.
Book Hotels in BilbaoDistance: 1,119 km (695 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Arrival: BIO (43.30110168457031, -2.9106099605560303)
Route Type: International
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