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MAD → ALC
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Alicante International Airport (Alicante)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for the final approach into Alicante, offering stunning views of the Mediterranean coastline and the historic Tabarca Island.
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Madrid Outskirts
Aerial views of the eastern residential districts and industrial hubs of the capital shortly after takeoff.
La Mancha Plateau
The geometric patterns of vast agricultural fields and windmills characteristic of the Spanish heartland.
Serranía de Cuenca
Distances views of the rugged limestone formations and deep river canyons to the east.
Costa Blanca Coastline
The dramatic transition from the arid interior to the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Tabarca Island
The smallest permanently inhabited island in Spain, visible as a distinct shape in the sea during final descent.
Sit on the left for the most scenic descent. On morning flights, choose this side for the best lighting on the Mediterranean coast. Look for the salt lakes of Santa Pola just before landing.
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Madrid City Center
Views of the Cuatro Torres skyscrapers and the dense urban grid of Madrid if departing to the south.
Aranjuez Royal Site
The distinctive layout of the Royal Palace and its lush green gardens nestled along the Tagus River.
Valdepeñas Vineyards
Expansive stretches of vineyards that produce some of Spain's most famous regional wines.
Sierra de Segura
The northern reaches of the Baetic System providing a mountainous horizon during the mid-flight phase.
Santa Bárbara Castle
The iconic fortress atop Mount Benacantil overlooking Alicante city as the plane aligns for touchdown.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers better views of the inland mountain ranges and the sprawling city of Alicante itself during the final moments of the flight.
Book Hotels in AlicanteDistance: 355 km (221 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)
Route Type: Domestic
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