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LUX → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (Luxemburg) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the high Pyrenees peaks and the unique volcanic topography of the French Massif Central.
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Vosges & Black Forest
Distant but clear views of the dense forested ridges along the French-German border shortly after takeoff.
Massif Central
Fly over the heart of France to see the Chaîne des Puys, a series of dormant volcanic domes.
Central Pyrenees
Spectacular views of the highest peaks in the range, including Aneto and the surrounding glaciers.
Ebro River
The winding Ebro river creates a green ribbon through the increasingly arid landscape of Aragon.
Madrid Skyscrapers
On the standard approach to MAD, the Left Side often captures the Cuatro Torres Business Area and the city center.
Choose a seat ahead of the wing to ensure the engine exhaust doesn't distort your view of the Pyrenees. For morning flights, this side will be brightly lit by the southern sun, making the mountain textures pop, though glare can be an issue—polarizing sunglasses are recommended.
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Loire Valley
Glimpse the historic 'Valley of the Kings' with its winding river and numerous Renaissance chateaus.
Landes Forest
A massive, geometric maritime pine forest that dominates the landscape of southwestern France.
Bay of Biscay
On clear days, the distant blue curve of the Atlantic coastline near Biarritz is visible to the west.
Sierra de Guadarrama
The rugged granite peaks and pine forests of the Central System just north of Madrid.
Terminal 4 Architecture
The iconic bamboo-ceilinged Terminal 4 is often visible during the final taxi and landing phases.
The Right Side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers a softer landscape of rolling hills and forests. If the flight path takes a more westerly route, you may get a much better look at the Bay of Biscay coastline.
Book Hotels in MadridDistance: 1,272 km (790 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: LUX (49.6233333, 6.204444400000001)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: International
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