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MAD → TFN
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Tenerife Norte Airport (Tenerife)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer views of the Spanish plateau, the right side is significantly superior for the arrival phase, providing an iconic view of Mount Teide towering over the clouds as you approach Tenerife.
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Sierra de Gredos
Magnificent views of the central mountain system of Spain, often snow-capped in winter months.
Doñana National Park
The intricate mosaic of marshes and sand dunes at the mouth of the Guadalquivir River.
Mount Teide
Spain's highest peak and the world's third tallest volcanic structure, visible rising above the 'sea of clouds'.
Orotava Valley
A sprawling green valley leading from the base of Teide down to the northern coastline of the island.
The right side is essential for seeing Mount Teide. On typical approaches to TFN from the northeast, the volcano remains visible for several minutes before touchdown. For the most dramatic scenery, book a late afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the western face of the volcano.
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Madrid Capital
Clear views of the Cuatro Torres Business Area and the dense urban sprawl of Madrid shortly after takeoff.
Tagus River Valley
The longest river of the Iberian Peninsula meanders through the landscape as the plane heads southwest.
Gulf of Cádiz
The transition from the mainland to the deep blue Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Huelva.
Anaga Rural Park
The ancient, jagged volcanic ridges and deep ravines of Tenerife's northeast tip during final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight hitting your window. As you descend into TFN, the left side offers the best look at the unique, lush laurel forests of the Anaga mountains, though cloud cover is common in this specific area.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 1,771 km (1,100 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 22 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: TFN (28.4827003479, -16.341499328599998)
Route Type: Domestic
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