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BSL → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (Mulhouse) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the high-altitude peaks of the Alps shortly after takeoff and a more direct perspective of the Pyrenees crossing and the Madrid skyline during the final approach.
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Swiss Alps
Spectacular distant views of the snow-capped Bernese Oberland peaks shortly after departure.
Lake Geneva
The massive crescent-shaped lake and the city of Geneva visible as the plane heads southwest.
Mont Blanc
Glance at the highest peak in Western Europe standing out from the French Alpine range.
Eastern Pyrenees
A dramatic crossing over the craggy ridges and high-altitude valleys bordering Spain.
Madrid Skyline
Clear views of the Four Towers Business Area and the metropolitan sprawl during the descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sun illuminating the mountain ranges to the east. Watch for the distinctive shape of Lake Geneva approximately 15 minutes into the flight. If the flight lands towards the south at MAD, the left side provides the most iconic views of the city center and the Cuatro Torres.
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Jura Mountains
Lush green limestone ridges and dense forests visible immediately after taking off from BSL.
Lyon
The urban landscape of France's gastronomic capital at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers.
Massif Central
A unique perspective of the Chaîne des Puys, a chain of extinct volcanic domes in central France.
Western Pyrenees
Views of the rugged and often greener western peaks of the border range.
Sierra de Guadarrama
The impressive granite mountain range that serves as the natural northern gate to the Madrid region.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun while observing the French countryside. Keep a close eye out for the volcanic craters of the Massif Central mid-flight, which are best seen in the late afternoon light when shadows accentuate the topography.
Book Hotels in MadridDistance: 1,186 km (737 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: International
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