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OSL → BIO
Which side of the plane to sit from Oslo Lufthavn (Oslo) to Bilbao Airport (Bilbao)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Oslofjord on departure, the scenic French Atlantic coastline, the massive Dune of Pilat, and the rolling green mountains of the Basque Country during the final approach.
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Oslofjord
Dramatic views of the islands and winding waterways immediately after taking off from OSL.
Dutch Coastline
A glimpse of the complex dike systems and polders of the Netherlands as you fly south.
Loire Valley
The winding Loire River and the lush greenery of western France's chateau country.
Dune of Pilat
Europe's tallest sand dune, appearing as a massive golden stripe between the forest and the sea.
Pyrenees Foothills
The rugged, verdant landscape where the mountains meet the Atlantic as you enter Spanish airspace.
Sit on the left for the best lighting during southbound morning and midday flights to avoid direct glare. The highlight is the Dune of Pilat, which appears roughly 20-30 minutes before landing. In autumn and spring, the contrast between the snow-capped Pyrenees in the distance and the green Basque hills is particularly striking.
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Skagerrak Strait
The vast blue expanse separating Norway from Denmark shortly after departure.
Normandy Cliffs
The iconic white chalk cliffs of Étretat and the coastal stretches of northern France.
Brittany Peninsula
The rugged, rocky westernmost tip of France jutting into the Atlantic.
Bay of Biscay
Deep blue oceanic views often featuring large cargo ships and tankers heading to Bilbao port.
Sopelana Cliffs
Dramatic fly-past of the Basque coastline and beaches during the final descent into BIO.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. During the approach to Bilbao Airport (BIO), the pilot often performs a banking turn over the sea, which can provide the right side with a spectacular view of the Cantabrian coastline and the port of Zierbena.
Book Hotels in BilbaoDistance: 2,093 km (1,301 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 47 min
Departure: OSL (60.121, 11.0502)
Arrival: BIO (43.30110168457031, -2.9106099605560303)
Route Type: International
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