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BCN → SLM
Which side of the plane to sit from Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona) to Salamanca Airport (Salamanca)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the iconic Barcelona skyline and the unique Montserrat mountain range shortly after takeoff, followed by a distant panorama of the Pyrenees.
Barcelona Cityscape
A stunning view of the Eixample district's grid pattern and the Sagrada Familia on departure.
Montserrat Massif
The famous multi-peaked rocky range and Benedictine abbey visible shortly after takeoff.
Pyrenees Range
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees are visible on the far northern horizon.
Moncayo Peak
The highest point in the Sistema Ibérico, often retaining snow well into the spring.
Douro River Valley
The start of the famous wine-producing region as the flight descends toward Salamanca.
Sit on the right for morning flights to enjoy the soft light hitting the mountains. Keep your camera ready in the first 10 minutes of flight for the best views of Montserrat. In winter, the distant Pyrenees provide a spectacular white-tipped horizon to the north.
Costa Dorada
Bird's-eye view of the golden beaches stretching south from Barcelona.
Ebro River
The winding path of Spain's most voluminous river cutting through the landscape.
Sistema Ibérico
The rugged mountainous transition between the Mediterranean coast and the central plateau.
Castilian Meseta
The vast, high-altitude plains of central Spain characterized by geometric agricultural fields.
Segovia Region
Distant views of the rolling hills and historical settlements of the southern Douro basin.
Choose the left side for better lighting during afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. This side is ideal for observing the stark contrast between the lush coastal areas and the arid interior plains of Castilla y Leon.
Distance: 636 km (395 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Arrival: SLM (40.95209884643555, -5.501989841461182)
Route Type: Domestic
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