MAD → HEL

The Pyrenees

Dramatic snow-capped peaks marking the transition from Spain into France shortly after departure.

Paris Cityscape

On many flight paths, the Eiffel Tower and the sprawl of the French capital are visible to the northwest.

The Dutch Coastline

Views of the intricate dikes, North Sea beaches, and the port of Rotterdam.

Øresund Bridge

The massive bridge connecting Copenhagen, Denmark, to Malmö, Sweden, crossing the blue straits.

Stockholm Archipelago

A stunning mosaic of thousands of islands and islets as the plane enters Swedish airspace.

Turku Archipelago

The rocky, forested islands of Southwest Finland appearing during the final descent phase.

Spanish Meseta

The high, arid plateau of central Spain with its unique geometric agricultural patterns.

The Distant Alps

On clear days, the white peaks of the Swiss Alps can be seen far on the eastern horizon over France.

Northern Germany

Aerial views of Berlin or Hamburg depending on the specific airway used that day.

Baltic Riviera

The long, sandy coastlines of Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia stretching north.

Tallinn Skyline

The medieval spires of the Estonian capital are often visible as the flight crosses the Gulf of Finland.

Finnish Lakeland

The 'Land of a Thousand Lakes' reveals its vast forests and blue waters just before landing at Vantaa.