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MAD → ACE
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Lanzarote Airport (Arrecife)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to Lanzarote's dramatic volcanic arrival, featuring the northern islets and the Famara cliffs.
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Extremadura Plains
Views of the western Spanish landscape and the Guadiana river basin.
Costa de la Luz
The sandy coastline of Huelva and the border region near Portugal.
Chinijo Archipelago
Aerial perspective of La Graciosa and the smaller uninhabited northern islets.
Famara Cliffs
The breathtaking vertical cliffs on Lanzarote's northern edge as you begin descent.
Timanfaya Volcanos
A stunning look at the 'Fire Mountains' and the vast lava fields of the southwest.
The right side is superior for the arrival phase. As the plane descends into Arrecife, you will pass the northern tip of the island, offering unparalleled views of the volcanic craters and the dramatic cliffs. For the best lighting on the volcanoes, choose a mid-afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the red and ochre tones of the earth.
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Madrid Metropolis
Views of the southern urban landscape and the dry plains of Castile-La Mancha.
Sierra Morena
The rugged brown peaks and valleys marking the transition into Andalusia.
Doñana Wetlands
The sprawling marshes and river networks of the Guadalquivir delta near the coast.
Atlantic Crossing
Expansive views of the ocean as the aircraft transitions from the mainland to the islands.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is better for spotting the Spanish coastline and the marshes of southern Spain before the ocean crossing. Watch for the silhouette of Fuerteventura on the horizon during final descent.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 1,574 km (978 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: ACE (28.945499, -13.6052)
Route Type: Domestic
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