Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Biarritz-bayonne. Left side wins overall because the landing approach into Biarritz on the left delivers the most dramatic and concentrated scenery: the Bay of Biscay coastline, the town itself, and the Pyrenees foothills all visible simultaneously in the final minutes. The takeoff right-side advantage is real but the Sussex countryside is less spectacular than the Basque coast.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick's single runway typically sees departures heading west or east. On the common westbound departure (runway 26L), the right side gives you views south over the Surrey/Sussex countryside and the South Downs ridge as you climb out. On eastbound departures (runway 08R), the right side looks south toward the English Channel coast near Worthing and Shoreham. Notable sights include: South Downs ridge, Worthing and the Sussex coast, English Channel glinting to the south, Crawley town below during initial climb.

When landing at Anglet (BIQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Biarritz airport sits right on the Atlantic coast. Arrivals typically come in from the northeast on runway 27 heading west, meaning the left side faces south toward the Pyrenees foothills and the Spanish border, while also giving a view of the Bay of Biscay coastline and the town of Biarritz itself on approach. Notable sights include: Bay of Biscay Atlantic coastline, Biarritz town and beaches, Pyrenees foothills to the south, Bayonne urban area along the Adour river.

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Anglet (BIQ) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.

The route tracks south-southwest over the English Channel crossing near Cherbourg or the Cotentin Peninsula, then over Brittany or Normandy farmland, before crossing the Loire Valley and the flat agricultural plains of the Vendée and Charente. The Gironde estuary near Bordeaux may be visible as a wide tidal river mouth on the left side. The final descent crosses the flat pine forests of the Landes, one of the largest forested areas in Western Europe.