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BCN → SCQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (Santiago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the northern mountain ranges, including the Pyrenees and the Cantabrian Mountains, while capturing the contrast between the high plateau and the lush Atlantic coast.
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The Pyrenees
Stunning distant views of the snow-capped peaks separating the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe.
Picos de Europa
The jagged limestone massifs of the Cantabrian Mountains provide some of the most dramatic terrain on the route.
Cantabrian Coastline
On clear days, the deep blue of the Bay of Biscay is visible beyond the northern mountain ranges.
Galician Valleys
As the flight nears Santiago, the landscape turns into a vibrant, deep green with misty eucalyptus and pine forests.
Las Médulas
The ancient Roman gold mines, famous for their reddish peaks and chestnut trees, can sometimes be spotted near the border of León and Galicia.
The right side is superior for mountain photography. Midday flights offer the best overhead lighting for the Picos de Europa. Be prepared for cloud cover as you enter Galician airspace; the 'Green Spain' region is famously rainy, which often creates atmospheric mist over the valleys during the SCQ approach.
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Barcelona Skyline
During the initial climb, enjoy views of the Sagrada Família, Agbar Tower, and the grid-like Eixample district.
Montserrat
The iconic serrated mountain range of Catalonia stands out with its unique multi-peaked rock formations.
Castilian Meseta
A vast, geometric patchwork of agricultural fields across the high central plateau of Spain.
Rioja Wine Region
Visible as the plane crosses over the Ebro valley, characterized by rolling hills and vast vineyards.
Sit on the left for morning departures to avoid direct southern sun glare. This side is better for viewing the industrial landscape of the Llobregat delta during takeoff and the deep river canyons of the Ribeira Sacra during the descent into Galicia.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 883 km (549 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Arrival: SCQ (42.89630126953125, -8.415140151977539)
Route Type: Domestic
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