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MUC → OPO
Which side of the plane to sit from Munich Airport (Munich) to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic scenery on this route, specifically the high peaks of the Swiss Alps and the stunning terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley on descent.
Swiss Alps Panorama
Spectacular views of the highest alpine peaks, including the Bernese Oberland and distant views of the Mont Blanc massif.
Lake Geneva
A clear view of the southern crescent of the lake and the French Prealps rising sharply from the shore.
Massif Central
Flight paths often cross over the dormant volcanoes of central France, providing a unique cratered landscape.
Douro River Valley
The UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards of the Port wine region are visible during the final 15 minutes of flight.
Porto Skyline
On a standard approach, the left side provides views of the Douro bridges and the historic Ribeira district.
Sit on the left for the best mountain photography. Flights departing Munich around noon have the best overhead sun, minimizing shadows in the deep Alpine valleys. In autumn, the Douro Valley below looks particularly vibrant with changing vine colors.
Lake Constance
Shortly after takeoff, view the massive 'Bodensee' where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland meet.
Jura Mountains
A series of limestone ridges and valleys marking the border between France and Switzerland.
Loire Valley
Depending on the specific airway, you can spot the winding Loire river and occasional historic chateaus.
Bay of Biscay
As the plane nears the Iberian Peninsula, the right side looks out toward the vast Atlantic horizon.
Costa Verde
The lush, green northern coast of Spain and Portugal is visible as you turn south for the final approach.
The right side is ideal for capturing the sunset on evening flights (MUC-OPO usually heads West-Southwest). If the airport is using Runway 35 for arrivals, the right side will see the Atlantic coastline and Matosinhos beach just before touchdown.
Distance: 1,790 km (1,112 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 23 min
Departure: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Arrival: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Route Type: International
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