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BCN → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unbeatable view of the iconic Montserrat mountain range shortly after takeoff and typically offers the most dramatic views of the Madrid skyline and the Sierra de Guadarrama during the descent.
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Montserrat Massif
The spectacular serrated peaks of Catalonia's most famous mountain, visible minutes after departure.
The Pyrenees
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the high Pyrenees are visible on the northern horizon.
Ebro River Valley
The winding course of Spain's most powerful river cutting through the Aragon plains.
Moncayo Massif
The highest point in the Sistema Ibérico, often topped with snow well into the spring.
Sierra de Guadarrama
The forested mountain range that serves as the backdrop to the Madrid metropolitan area.
Madrid Financial District
Exceptional views of the Cuatro Torres Business Area skyscrapers during the northern approach to MAD.
Keep your camera ready within the first 5-10 minutes of flight to capture Montserrat. For the best landing views, the right side is generally superior as it faces the city center and the iconic Four Towers when landing from the north.
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Costa Dorada
Aerial views of the golden beaches stretching south from Barcelona toward Tarragona.
Llobregat Delta
The intricate mosaic of agricultural fields and wetlands immediately adjacent to BCN airport.
La Mancha Plateau
The vast, arid, and reddish plains of the Spanish high plateau as you enter central Spain.
Southern Madrid
Views of the dense urban sprawl and industrial sectors of southern Madrid municipalities.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography of the Mediterranean coast. This side is also better for spotting the Ebro Delta if the flight path takes a more southerly route.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 483 km (300 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: Domestic
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