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MAD → LDE
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (Tarbes)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the high Pyrenees peaks, including the highest glaciers in the range, and a better angle for spotting the Sanctuary of Lourdes on the final approach.
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Madrid Skyline
The Cuatro Torres Business Area skyscrapers are often visible during the initial climb out of Barajas.
Bardenas Reales
A glimpse of the semi-desert badlands in Navarre, featuring unique clay and sandstone formations.
Monte Perdido Massif
Breathtaking views of the third-highest peak in the Pyrenees and its surrounding glaciers.
Lourdes Sanctuary
The religious complex and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary visible during the final descent into LDE.
This is the premier side for mountain lovers. On morning flights, the sun is positioned behind the aircraft, perfectly illuminating the snow-capped peaks of the central Pyrenees. Keep your camera ready as soon as the pilot announces the border crossing.
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Sierra de Guadarrama
Granite peaks and the Peñalara massif visible shortly after takeoff from Madrid.
Ribera del Duero
Vast stretches of vineyards and the winding Duero river crossing the northern Spanish plateau.
Basque Mountains
The landscape transforms into lush green hills and dense forests as you approach the border.
Pic du Midi d'Ossau
An iconic, isolated volcanic tooth peak standing out among the western Pyrenean ridges.
Choose this side for views of the Cantabrian range in the far distance. In the morning, the lighting on this side is soft and ideal for capturing the transition from the arid Meseta to the green Atlantic landscapes.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 421 km (262 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: LDE (43.1786994934082, -0.006438999902456999)
Route Type: International
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