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MUC → FAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Munich Airport (Munich) to Faro Airport (Faro)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the clear winner for its dramatic crossing of the Pyrenees and the iconic bird's-eye view of the Ria Formosa islands during the approach into Faro.
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The Alps
Distant views of the snow-capped Swiss and Austrian Alps shortly after departure from Munich.
Pyrenees Mountains
A spectacular crossing of the high peaks forming the natural border between France and Spain.
Madrid Environs
Views of the sprawling Spanish capital and the surrounding dry plateaus of Castile.
Gulf of Cadiz
The deep blue Atlantic coastline appearing as the plane turns toward the Algarve.
Ria Formosa
Breathtaking views of the maze of canals, islands, and marshes during the final approach.
Sit on the left for the standard approach into Faro, which usually passes directly over the stunning coastal lagoons. On morning flights, the lighting over the Spanish interior is excellent for photography. Look for the Guadiana River which marks the border between Spain and Portugal shortly before landing.
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Lake Constance
Also known as Bodensee, this massive lake is visible on the border of Germany and Switzerland.
Massif Central
The rugged, volcanic landscape of south-central France is visible during the mid-flight segment.
Spanish Meseta
The vast, golden high-altitude plains of central Spain stretching towards the horizon.
Guadiana River
A clear view of the winding river that serves as the international boundary on the Iberian Peninsula.
Monchique Range
The green hills of the western Algarve visible during the descent into Faro.
The right side offers great views of Lake Constance early in the flight. During afternoon departures, this side will be very sunny, so bring sunglasses or keep the shade down. In the rare event of a landing from the west, you might see the rugged cliffs of Sagres and Cape Saint Vincent.
Book Hotels in FaroDistance: 2,038 km (1,266 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 43 min
Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Arrival: FAO (37.0144004822, -7.965909957889999)
Route Type: International
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