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BRE → FNC
Which side of the plane to sit from Bremen Airport (Bremen) to Madeira Airport (Funchal)?
Right Side of the Plane
While the Left Side offers more views of the European continent, the Right Side is the clear winner for the spectacular arrival into Madeira, providing an iconic view of the island's volcanic cliffs and Funchal city during the standard approach.
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East Frisian Islands
Stunning views of the Wadden Sea and the German coastline shortly after takeoff.
English Channel
Spot busy shipping lanes and distant views of the UK coastline as you cross toward the Atlantic.
Porto Santo
The first island of the archipelago to appear, famous for its 9km long golden sandy beach.
Ponta de São Lourenço
The jagged, multi-colored volcanic peninsula at the eastern tip of Madeira seen during descent.
Funchal Cityscape
The city looks like a natural amphitheater with houses climbing up steep green mountainsides.
The right side is essential for the world-famous 'Visual Approach' to FNC. When the aircraft circles the island to land on Runway 05, you will get an unobstructed panoramic view of Funchal and the steep cliffs. To capture the best photos of Madeira's rugged coastline, ensure you are seated away from the wing.
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Bremen Altstadt
Aerial view of the Weser River and the historic city center immediately after departure from BRE.
Loire Valley
Glance over the winding rivers and famous châteaux of Western France as you transit south.
Picos de Europa
Visible in the distance to the south when crossing the Bay of Biscay toward the Iberian Peninsula.
FNC Runway Bridge
The unique experience of flying past the massive concrete pillars that support the extended runway on arrival.
Choose the left side if you are flying in the late afternoon to avoid the direct glare of the sun which will be on the right. This side also provides a unique perspective of the runway's engineering marvel just before touchdown, but offers less of the island's natural scenery during the final turn.
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Get eSIMs for PortugalDistance: 3,043 km (1,891 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min
Departure: BRE (53.0475006104, 8.78666973114)
Arrival: FNC (32.697899, -16.7745)
Route Type: International
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