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MST → OPO
Which side of the plane to sit from Maastricht Aachen Airport (Maastricht) to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior sequence of diverse landscapes, ranging from the dense Ardennes forests and the Loire Valley to the spectacular Picos de Europa mountains in Spain and the terraced Douro Valley vineyards upon arrival.
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The Ardennes
Shortly after takeoff, view the rolling green hills and dense forests stretching across the Belgian-French border.
Loire Valley
Cross over the heart of France with glimpses of the winding Loire River and its famous historical chateaus.
Picos de Europa
Stunning limestone massifs in Northern Spain providing the most dramatic mountain scenery of the route.
Douro Valley
The world-famous terraced vineyards of the Douro wine region are visible during the descent into Porto.
Distant Paris
On very clear days, the skyline of the French capital and the skyscrapers of La Défense can be spotted to the southeast.
The left side is best for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight while capturing the shadows on the Spanish mountains. Look out for the Picos de Europa roughly 30 to 40 minutes before landing. In winter, these peaks are beautifully snow-capped, offering a striking contrast to the green valleys below.
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Bay of Biscay
Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic as the flight path cuts across the corner of the bay.
Galician Rias
View the unique fjord-like inlets and rugged coastline of Northwest Spain as you turn toward Portugal.
Port of Leixões
A clear view of the major seaport and the northern Atlantic coastline of Porto during final approach.
Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the horizon, making this the prime side for watching sunsets on evening flights.
Brussels Suburbs
Depending on the departure corridor, catch views of the urban sprawl of central Belgium early in the flight.
Choose the right side for any flight departing in the late afternoon or evening to enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. During the final minutes of the flight, the right side provides a great view of the Matosinhos beaches and the ocean-facing residential areas of Foz do Douro.
Book Hotels in PortoDistance: 1,543 km (959 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: MST (50.911701, 5.7701400000000005)
Arrival: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Route Type: International
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