LCY → MAD

Central London Skyline

Immediate views of Canary Wharf, The Shard, and the City of London as the aircraft climbs out of the narrow LCY docklands.

Normandy Coastline

Vistas of the French Atlantic coast, including the D-Day landing beaches and the white cliffs of the Alabaster Coast.

Picos de Europa

Jagged limestone peaks of Northern Spain visible in the distance as the flight tracks south from the Bay of Biscay.

Cuatro Torres District

The iconic four skyscrapers of Madrid's financial district, often passed closely during the approach to Barajas Airport.

Metropolitano Stadium

Excellent views of Atletico Madrid's home stadium located just south of the airport during final descent.

Thames Estuary

Aerial view of the industrial heart of the Thames, including the QE2 Bridge and the winding river path through Kent.

Loire Valley

Clear views of the lush French interior and the meandering Loire River, often spotting historic chateaux in the distance.

Central Pyrenees

A dramatic crossing over the highest peaks of the Pyrenees mountain range, marking the border between France and Spain.

Sierra de Guadarrama

The snow-capped peaks and pine forests of the mountain range north of Madrid during the initial descent phase.