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MAD → PSA
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Pisa International Airport (Pisa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse landscape, including views of the distant Pyrenees, the rugged coastline of the Costa Brava, the French Riviera, and the northern tip of Corsica.
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Sierra de Guadarrama
View of the rugged mountain range north of Madrid shortly after takeoff.
Costa Brava Line
The dramatic meeting point of the Spanish mountains and the Mediterranean Sea near Girona.
Pyrenees Distant Peaks
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees are visible to the far north.
French Riviera
Aerial views of the iconic coastline near Nice and the Maritime Alps in the distance.
Cap Corse
The wild, finger-like northern peninsula of Corsica as you cross the Ligurian Sea.
Apuan Alps
The white-topped marble mountains of Carrara appearing as you descend into Tuscany.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare while seeing the European coastline. Look out for the distinct 'finger' of Corsica about 25 minutes before landing. Clear winter days provide the best contrast for seeing the snowy Pyrenees and Alps simultaneously.
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Cuenca Mountains
The serrated ridges and deep gorges of the Serranía de Cuenca in eastern Spain.
Balearic Sea
The deep blue expanse of the Mediterranean between mainland Spain and the islands.
Elba Island
The largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, famous as Napoleon's place of exile.
Meloria Shoals
The historic lighthouse and tower marking the approach to the port of Livorno.
Arno River Mouth
The winding river as it flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea just south of Pisa Airport.
The right side is ideal for spotting the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago. During the final approach from the south, you might see the Port of Livorno. If the plane circles for a northern landing, you may get a distant view of the Leaning Tower.
Book Hotels in PisaDistance: 1,204 km (748 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: PSA (43.683899, 10.3927)
Route Type: International
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