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MAD → PMO
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Falcone–Borsellino Airport (Palermo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers premium views of the Balearic Islands (Ibiza and Mallorca) and a stunning coastal approach into Sicily with views of the Tyrrhenian coastline.
La Mancha Plains
The geometric patterns of the vast Spanish plateau and its famous windmills in the distance.
Costa Blanca
The white sandy stretches of the Spanish Mediterranean coast as the plane leaves the mainland.
Balearic Archipelago
Direct views of the turquoise waters surrounding Ibiza, Formentera, and the southern coast of Mallorca.
Sardinian South Coast
Dramatic views of the cliffs near Cagliari and the crystalline waters of the southern Mediterranean.
Mount Pellegrino
The massive limestone promontory guarding Palermo, visible during the final banking turn into PMO.
The right side is the 'vacation side'. For the best experience, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you when viewing the Balearic Islands. During the approach to PMO, look for the 'Conca d'Oro' valley and the vibrant blue waters of Mondello beach.
Madrid Outskirts
Aerial views of the Henares corridor and the industrial outskirts of Madrid immediately after takeoff.
Central System Range
Distant views of the snow-capped peaks of the Spanish mountains to the north during initial climb.
Gulf of Lion
The deep blue expanse where the Spanish and French maritime borders meet in the distance.
Northern Sardinia
Rugged granite coastlines and the Strait of Bonifacio visible on clear days.
Ustica Island
A solitary volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea appearing just before the final descent into Sicily.
Sit here if you prefer views of the open sea and the northern horizon. During evening flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the sun, making it easier to take photos of the Italian coastline and Sardinia.
Distance: 1,453 km (903 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: PMO (38.175999, 13.091)
Route Type: International
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