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MAD → TRN
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Turin Airport (Torino)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Pyrenees mountain range during the Spanish leg and a breathtaking panorama of the high Alps, including Mont Blanc, upon arrival into Turin.
Pyrenees Mountains
Distant views of the snow-capped peaks separating Spain and France shortly after departure.
Camargue Wetlands
The unique salt pans and marshes of the Rhone Delta near the French Mediterranean coast.
Massif des Écrins
Dramatic glacial peaks of the French Alps as the plane begins its descent.
Mont Blanc
Western Europe's highest peak is often visible to the north during the final approach phase.
Susa Valley
The deep, historic glacial valley leading the aircraft directly toward the Turin plains.
Morning flights are best for the left side to see the Pyrenees and Alps illuminated by the southern sun without glare. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the most dramatic Alpine photography.
Ebro River Valley
The winding river and agricultural landscapes of the Aragon region in eastern Spain.
Costa Brava
Views of the rugged Catalan coastline and the Mediterranean Sea before crossing the Gulf of Lion.
Monviso Peak
The iconic pyramid-shaped 'Stone King' mountain that dominates the horizon south of the approach path.
Turin City Center
A glimpse of the Mole Antonelliana and the city's grid layout depending on the landing runway.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh sun. It provides excellent views of the Mediterranean shoreline and the southern Maritime Alps as you cross into Italy.
Distance: 1,053 km (654 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: TRN (45.200802, 7.64963)
Route Type: International
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