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FRA → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more consistent view of the high Pyrenees peaks and provides the best angle for the Frankfurt skyline during a standard southerly departure.
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Frankfurt Skyline
Excellent views of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers and the Main river shortly after takeoff from FRA.
The Black Forest
Dense, dark evergreen canopies stretching across southwestern Germany near the French border.
Massif Central
The rugged volcanic landscape of south-central France, featuring ancient craters and plateaus.
Central Pyrenees
Spectacular views of the highest peaks of the range, including Pico Aneto, often snow-capped year-round.
Madrid Metropolis
Clear views of the city's northern business district and the Cuatro Torres skyscrapers during the descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the western sun in the afternoon. Look out approximately 80-90 minutes into the flight for the most dramatic mountain crossings. During winter, the snow-covered Pyrenees are significantly more visible from this side.
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Rhine River
Early views of the industrial and scenic shipping lanes of the Rhine as you head toward France.
Bordeaux Vineyards
Expansive views of the structured vineyard patterns of southwest France if the flight path tracks west.
Bay of Biscay
Distant glimpses of the Atlantic coastline and the rugged Basque Country shores.
Sierra de Guadarrama
Stunning granite peaks located just north of Madrid, particularly impressive during the final approach.
MAD Terminal 4
A great perspective of the award-winning architecture and colorful roof of Madrid's main terminal.
Choose the right side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic horizon. This side is often better for viewing the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains during the 'STAR' arrival into Madrid. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the high-altitude Spanish plateau.
Book Hotels in MadridDistance: 1,422 km (884 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: International
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