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FNC → OPO
Which side of the plane to sit from Madeira Airport (Funchal) to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an exceptional view of Porto Santo island shortly after departure and offers a panoramic perspective of the Portuguese coastline, including the Lisbon area and Sintra mountains, during the approach to Porto.
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Porto Santo
A stunning view of Madeira's sister island with its famous 9km golden sand beach shortly after takeoff.
Sintra & Cabo da Roca
The lush green hills of Sintra and the westernmost point of continental Europe are often visible to the east.
Lisbon Metropolitan Area
Distances views of the Tagus River estuary and the sprawling capital city if the airway stays close to the coast.
Berlengas Islands
The small, rocky archipelago and its lighthouse can be spotted jutting out of the ocean near Peniche.
Douro River Mouth
A magnificent view of the Douro River meeting the Atlantic and the historic center of Porto just before landing.
The right side is significantly more scenic. For the best photography, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Portuguese coast. Look out for Porto Santo about 10-15 minutes after takeoff from FNC. During the descent into OPO, the right side usually provides a better view of the Douro bridges and Ribeira district if the wind is from the north.
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Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean for the majority of the cruise phase.
Costa de Prata
Views of the Silver Coast's long sandy beaches and the crashing Atlantic surf as the plane descends.
Aveiro Lagoon
The intricate network of canals and salt pans of the Ria de Aveiro visible during the final approach stages.
Choose the left side for sunset views on evening flights as you fly north. While the view is mostly water, the descent offers clear views of the Atlantic coastline and the Aveiro lagoon's unique geography. High-wing aircraft are rare on this route, but avoid seats over the wing for better ground visibility during the final 15 minutes.
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Get eSIMs for PortugalDistance: 1,191 km (740 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: FNC (32.697899, -16.7745)
Arrival: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Route Type: Domestic
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