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MAD → TSR
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport (Timisoara)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled panorama of Europe's most dramatic mountain ranges, including the Pyrenees and the highest sections of the Alps, along with the Great Hungarian Plain.
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The Pyrenees
Aerial views of the rugged border between Spain and France shortly after departure.
The High Alps
Breathtaking views of the glaciated peaks of the French and Swiss Alps, including potential sightings of Mont Blanc.
Northern Italian Lakes
Spot the deep blue waters of Lake Como and Lake Garda nestled at the foot of the mountains.
Julian Alps
The limestone peaks of Slovenia, including Mount Triglav, visible as you cross into Central Europe.
Lake Balaton
Central Europe's largest lake appears as a long turquoise ribbon across the Hungarian landscape.
For morning flights, the left side is shaded, providing clearer visibility and better photo conditions for the Alps. Keep your camera ready about 60 to 90 minutes into the flight for the most dramatic mountain scenery. In winter, the snow-capped peaks are exceptionally vibrant.
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French Riviera
Views of the glittering Côte d'Azur and the Mediterranean coastline if the flight path stays south.
Venice Lagoon
The distinctive shape of the Venetian islands and the surrounding Adriatic wetlands.
Dinaric Alps
The karst mountain landscapes extending through Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Pannonian Basin
The vast, fertile plains of the Banat region as you descend into Timisoara.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Mediterranean and Adriatic. It offers a unique perspective of the Italian coastline and the complex geography of the Balkan Peninsula. Be aware of sun glare during midday flights.
Book Hotels in TimisoaraDistance: 2,096 km (1,302 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: TSR (45.80989837646485, 21.337900161743164)
Route Type: International
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