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MAD → ZRH
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Zürich Airport (Zurich)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a spectacular panorama of the French and Swiss Alps, including distant views of Mont Blanc and a dramatic approach over Lake Zurich.
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French Alps
Panoramic views of the high Alps, with the iconic Mont Blanc often visible in the distance.
Lac Léman
The crescent-shaped Lake Geneva with the city of Geneva and the Jet d'Eau occasionally visible.
Swiss Riviera
The beautiful coastline featuring Lausanne and Montreux tucked between the lake and mountains.
Bernese Oberland
Distant views of the famous Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks to the southeast.
Zurich City
A stunning perspective of Switzerland's largest city and the Limmat river on final approach.
Lake Zurich
Low-altitude views of the long, narrow lake as the plane aligns with the runway.
Sit on the right side for the most iconic mountain photography. For the best lighting on the Alps, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture the Swiss lake district and the approach over the city.
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Castilian Plateau
A sprawling view of the high-altitude plains of central Spain shortly after takeoff.
Central Pyrenees
Impressive views of the rugged, snow-capped peaks separating Spain and France.
Massif Central
The volcanic landscape and rolling hills of central France's highland region.
Jura Mountains
The forested ridges and limestone plateaus along the border of France and Switzerland.
Lake Neuchâtel
A clear view of the largest lake entirely within Swiss borders during the initial descent phase.
Basel Region
Aerial views of the tri-national border area where Switzerland, France, and Germany meet.
The left side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Jura Mountains. It provides a better angle for the central Pyrenees early in the flight. During the landing into Zurich from the north, you might see the Rhine river.
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Get eSIMs for SwitzerlandDistance: 1,240 km (771 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Route Type: International
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