MAD → FCO

Sierra de Guadarrama

Visible immediately after takeoff from Madrid, offering rugged mountain peaks north of the city.

Distant Pyrenees

On clear days, look north across the Ebro Valley to see the snow-capped peaks along the French border.

Costa Brava

The flight usually leaves the Spanish mainland over the dramatic, jagged cliffs of the Catalan coastline.

Cap Corse

A stunning bird's-eye view of the northernmost mountainous peninsula of Corsica as you cross the sea.

Tuscan Archipelago

Islands such as Elba and Capraia are often visible to the north during the initial descent phase.

Lake Bracciano

A large volcanic lake north of Rome, often visible during the final approach into Fiumicino.

Castilian Plateau

Enjoy the expansive golden and ochre landscapes of the Spanish Meseta shortly after departure.

Balearic Sea

On clear days, the islands of Mallorca and Menorca appear as distant silhouettes to the south.

Sardinian Coast

The northern reaches of Sardinia and the Strait of Bonifacio can be spotted across the blue Mediterranean.

Tiber River Delta

Watch the Tiber River meet the Tyrrhenian Sea just before the wheels touch down at Fiumicino.

Ostia Antica

The sprawling archaeological site of Rome's ancient harbor is often visible right next to the airport.