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BCN → TFS
Which side of the plane to sit from Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona) to Tenerife South Airport (Tenerife)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Spanish interior and the spectacular approach to the Canary Islands, including a prime view of Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak, during the final descent.
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Ebro Delta
The unique arrowhead-shaped wetland where the Ebro River meets the Mediterranean.
Spanish Meseta
Aerial perspective of the vast, high-altitude central plateau of interior Spain.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
The first sightings of the Canary Islands, featuring stark, volcanic landscapes from above.
Gran Canaria
A close-up view of the neighboring circular island's rugged peaks and central mountains.
Mount Teide
The magnificent 3,715-meter volcanic peak of Tenerife, often rising above the cloud layer.
The right side is essential for the 'Canary Island hopping' experience. As you descend, the plane typically passes the eastern islands before lining up with Tenerife. Mount Teide will be the star of the show on this side. For evening flights, you will also enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic.
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Costa Dorada
Clear views of the golden Mediterranean coastline immediately after departing Barcelona.
Doñana National Park
The sprawling wetlands and marshes of Andalusia as the plane exits the Spanish mainland.
Gulf of Cadiz
The transition from the Iberian Peninsula to the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean.
Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the ocean horizon and unique cloud formations over the water.
Tenerife South Coast
Final views of El Médano and the red volcanic cones near the airport during landing.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. It provides a more intimate look at the Andalusian coastline and the southern beaches of Tenerife during the final approach. It is also the better side for seeing the Strait of Gibraltar in the far distance on very clear days.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 2,245 km (1,395 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs
Departure: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Arrival: TFS (28.044500351, -16.5725002289)
Route Type: Domestic
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