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MAD → OTP
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior sequence of geographic landmarks, including the rugged Pyrenees, the glamorous French Riviera, and the dramatic southern edge of the Alps.
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The Pyrenees
Aerial views of the high peaks forming the natural border between Spain and France.
French Riviera
The sparkling coastline of the Côte d'Azur, including the Gulf of Lion and Marseille.
Southern Alps
Dramatic vistas of the snow-capped French and Italian alpine ranges during the mid-portion of the flight.
Venetian Lagoon
On clear days, the distinct shape of Venice and its surrounding islands can be spotted from high altitude.
Belgrade
The Serbian capital situated at the scenic confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.
Sit on the left for morning flights to minimize sun glare while viewing the Alps. The mountain scenery is most spectacular in winter and early spring when the snow cover is maximum. Look out approximately 45-60 minutes after takeoff for the best coastline views.
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Balearic Sea
Expansive views of the Mediterranean with the distant silhouettes of Mallorca and Menorca.
Corsica
The rugged, mountainous interior of the French island is often visible to the south.
Dalmatian Coast
The intricate archipelago of Croatia, featuring hundreds of white-pebbled islands and turquoise water.
Dinaric Alps
The limestone peaks and karst plateaus stretching across Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia.
South Carpathians
The Transylvanian Alps provide a dramatic backdrop as the aircraft begins its final descent into Bucharest.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Mediterranean and Balkan landscapes. During the descent into OTP, the right side often provides a clearer view of the vast Wallachian plains and the southern Romanian countryside.
Book Hotels in BucharestDistance: 2,458 km (1,527 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 17 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Route Type: International
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