From MAD?
Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Departing towards the south provides passengers on the right side with a sweeping view of the Madrid skyline, including the Cuatro Torres business district and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Departing towards the south provides passengers on the right side with a sweeping view of the Madrid skyline, including the Cuatro Torres business district and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography as the sun remains on the south side of the aircraft for most of this westbound daytime journey. It provides excellent views of the northern Puerto Rican coastline and the luxury estates of Casa de Campo on final approach.
The left side offers a superior view of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada peaks during the descent and the historic landscapes of La Mancha during the cruise.
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Montes de Toledo and the unique biodiversity of Cabañeros National Park, providing a more diverse topographical experience compared to the flatter eastern plains.
The left side offers the most dramatic entry into Mallorca, featuring the rugged Sierra de Tramuntana mountain range and a stunning view of the northern coastline before touchdown.
The right side is generally superior for this transatlantic journey because it faces north, away from the direct sun glare during the day, and offers spectacular views of the Bahamas, Great Inagua, and the dramatic coastline of eastern Cuba upon arrival.
The right side offers superior views of the Pyrenees mountain range and a better angle for spotting Central European cities like Prague and Warsaw during the transit.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the transition from the Spanish plateaus to the rugged Cantabrian coast, followed by scenic entries over the Cornish peninsula and the Welsh mountains during the northern approach.
The left side offers a superior mix of Mediterranean island scenery, the dramatic contrast of the Nile Delta against the desert, and the rugged mountains of the Sinai Peninsula.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers a front-row seat to the stunning Atlantic islands and the rugged Vendée coastline as the aircraft descends into Nantes.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Picos de Europa mountains in Northern Spain and typically provides the iconic perspective of the Severn Estuary and bridges upon the approach into Bristol.
The right side provides a superior mix of urban landmarks and distant mountain vistas, including the Pyrenees horizon and the chance to spot the Parisian sprawl and Belgian city centers.
The right side is generally superior for this route because it avoids the harsh southern sun glare during the long westward flight and offers iconic views of the Cuban coastline and Havana harbor on approach.