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MAD → TLS
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (Toulouse)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side (Port) offers a superior perspective of the most dramatic geological features, including the sheer limestone walls of the Ordesa Valley and the rugged Sierra de Guadarrama mountains shortly after takeoff from Madrid.
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Sierra de Guadarrama
Just after departure, view the Peñalara peak and the granite ridges that divide the Spanish plateaus.
Castilian Meseta
Observe the high-altitude plains of Soria with their unique ochre and gold seasonal textures.
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Stunning views of the UNESCO-listed glacial canyons and deep valleys of the Aragonese Pyrenees.
Pyrenees National Park
Dense pine forests and high-altitude lakes of the French side as you cross the border.
Garonne River
The winding path of the primary river of Southwest France as it snakes toward Toulouse.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare and see the Pyrenees in sharp relief. The most dramatic mountain views occur approximately 25-35 minutes into the flight. During the winter, the snow-covered canyons of Ordesa are a major highlight.
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Madrid Skyscrapers
Catch a glimpse of the Cuatro Torres Business Area shortly after lifting off from Barajas.
Moncayo Massif
The highest peak of the Iberian System, often standing isolated with a snow-capped summit.
Ebro Valley
The vast agricultural basin of Aragon, visible as a green ribbon through the arid landscape.
Pico Aneto
The highest point in the Pyrenees (3,404m) is visible to the East during the mountain crossing.
Airbus Factory
On final approach to TLS, you can see the massive assembly lines for the A350 and A320 families.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the golden hour light hitting the Spanish plains. Keep your camera ready during the final 5 minutes of the flight; Toulouse-Blagnac is an industrial hub, and the Airbus hangars are best seen from this side depending on the landing runway.
Book Hotels in ToulouseDistance: 537 km (334 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: TLS (43.629101, 1.36382)
Route Type: International
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