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FRA → LIS
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (Lisbon)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer views of the Pyrenees, the right side is superior for the arrival into Lisbon, providing a stunning panorama of the Atlantic coastline, the Sintra mountains, and the iconic Belém waterfront during the standard approach.
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Rhine Valley
Scenic views of the winding Rhine River and its famous vineyard-covered slopes early in the flight.
Bay of Biscay
Views of the French Atlantic coast near Biarritz and the rugged Basque coastline of northern Spain.
Picos de Europa
Dramatic limestone massifs in Northern Spain, offering some of the most jagged terrain on the continent.
The Silver Coast
The wild Atlantic coastline of Portugal, featuring massive cliffs and famous surf spots like Nazaré.
Sintra and Lisbon
On final approach to Runway 03, see the Pena Palace, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the Belém Tower.
The right side is essential for the famous Lisbon 'city tour' approach. Request a seat here to see the Atlantic Ocean and the Sintra hills. For afternoon flights, the sun will be on the left, meaning the right side offers perfectly lit, glare-free photography of the Portuguese coast.
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Frankfurt Skyline
Immediate views of the Main river and the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers shortly after takeoff from FRA.
Central Pyrenees
Cross the high altitude peaks of the mountain range separating France and Spain, often snow-capped.
Spanish Meseta
The vast, golden-hued high plateau of central Spain, offering unique arid geometric landscape patterns.
Tagus River Valley
Follow the longest river of the Iberian Peninsula as it snakes through the landscape toward the Atlantic.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the French countryside, though be mindful of glare. This side offers better views of the rugged interior of the Iberian Peninsula and the Alentejo region if the flight path tracks further south.
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Get eSIMs for PortugalDistance: 1,874 km (1,164 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 30 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: LIS (38.7813, -9.13592)
Route Type: International
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