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BCN โ TFN
Which side of the plane to sit from Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona) to Tenerife Norte Airport (Tenerife)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the clear winner for this route, providing a front-row seat to the iconic Montserrat mountains after takeoff and a spectacular close-up of Mount Teide during the approach into Tenerife.
Montserrat Massif
The unique, jagged limestone peaks of the Montserrat mountain range visible shortly after takeoff.
Spanish Meseta
The vast, high-altitude central plateau of Spain with its distinct arid landscape and red-earth tones.
Gulf of Cรกdiz
The point where the Iberian Peninsula ends and the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean begins.
Mount Teide
The magnificent 3,715m volcanic peak, often rising above the clouds, dominates the view during descent.
Anaga Rural Park
The lush, green laurel forests and steep cliffs of the Anaga peninsula just before touchdown.
The right side is highly recommended for the approach into Tenerife Norte; it provides the most direct and dramatic view of Mount Teide. To see Montserrat, ensure the flight path heads inland after takeoff. Late afternoon flights on this side offer beautiful golden hour lighting over the volcanic landscapes.
Barcelona Cityscape
Aerial views of the Eixample grid and the Sagrada Famรญlia shortly after departing from El Prat.
Mediterranean Coast
A sweeping view of the Balearic Sea and the golden beaches of the Costa Dorada as the plane climbs.
Andalusian Countryside
Patchwork fields and olive groves of southern Spain as the flight crosses towards the Atlantic.
Canarian Archipelago
Views of Gran Canaria appearing on the horizon during the final descent into the northern airport.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Mediterranean. It offers the best perspective of the Barcelona coastline during the standard southern departures from BCN. On approach to TFN, keep an eye out for the island of Gran Canaria to the southeast.
Distance: 2,195 km (1,364 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 56 min
Departure: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Arrival: TFN (28.4827003479, -16.341499328599998)
Route Type: Domestic
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