About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Asturias (OVD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Barcelona to Aviles. While takeoff offers Montserrat's iconic peaks, the landing approach provides more sustained and dramatic scenery—the Cantabrian coastline, mountain foothills, and the transition from interior terrain to sea are visually more rewarding over a longer window of time during descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Barcelona in Barcelona?
During takeoff from Barcelona (BCN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of the Mediterranean coastline and the Montserrat massif inland. The flight departs Barcelona northwestbound, so the left wing points toward the dramatic serrated ridges of Montserrat and the Catalan coastal plain. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea (immediate coastline), Montserrat mountain range (distinctive jagged peaks 30 miles northwest), Llobregat River valley, Barcelona urban sprawl.
What can I see when landing at Asturias in Aviles?
When landing at Asturias (OVD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Cantabrian coast and the Picos de Europa foothills as the aircraft descends toward Asturias. The approach into Aviles comes from the southeast, so the right wing faces the dramatic northern Spanish coastline and inland mountain terrain. Notable sights include: Cantabrian Sea coastline, Picos de Europa mountains (western foothills visible), Asturian river valleys, Aviles industrial waterfront.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Aviles?
The flight from Barcelona (BCN) to Asturias (OVD) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Barcelona to Aviles flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Catalan interior, passing over the Pyrenean foothills and the Ebro River basin before entering Aragon. The central section offers views of the Spanish meseta's rolling terrain, transitioning northward into the Basque Country and Navarre regions. The final approach descends over the Asturian mountains and river valleys toward the northern coast.