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MST → GRO
Which side of the plane to sit from Maastricht Aachen Airport (Maastricht) to Girona Airport (Gerona)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally preferred for its potential views of the distant Alps to the east and the beautiful transition to the Mediterranean coastline during the descent into Catalonia.
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Ardennes Forest
Lush, rolling green hills and dense forests across the Belgian-French border shortly after takeoff.
Distant Alps
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss and French Alps are visible on the far eastern horizon over France.
Burgundy Vineyards
A beautiful patchwork of world-famous vineyards across the French countryside.
Gulf of Lion
The sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea as the flight reaches the southern coast of France.
Costa Brava
The dramatic, rocky coastline and hidden coves of north-eastern Spain during the final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Mid-flight, look far to the east to spot the Alps. During descent, the coastal scenery is most prominent on this side, especially in the golden hour before sunset.
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Luxembourg
Aerial views of the historic fortifications and deep valleys of Luxembourg City.
Champagne Region
The iconic rolling hills and vineyards of the Marne valley in northeastern France.
Massif Central
Rugged volcanic plateaus and ancient mountain ranges of central France.
Cévennes Gorges
Dramatic limestone canyons and deep river valleys visible as you head toward the Pyrenees.
Eastern Pyrenees
The imposing ridges of the Pyrenees mountain range marking the border between France and Spain.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind the plane for better photography. This side offers the best look at the interior French highlands and the dramatic peaks of the Pyrenees as you cross into Spain.
Book Hotels in GeronaDistance: 1,028 km (639 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: MST (50.911701, 5.7701400000000005)
Arrival: GRO (41.901000976999995, 2.7605500221)
Route Type: International
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