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OTP → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior scenic experience, featuring the stunning Adriatic coastline, a potential view of Rome, and a beautiful approach over the Mediterranean coast of Spain near Valencia.
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Danube River
Views of the winding river that forms the natural border between Romania and its southern neighbors.
Adriatic Coastline
The turquoise waters and rugged islands along the Croatian and Balkan coast.
Central Italy
Aerial perspective of the Italian peninsula, often passing near the historic city of Rome.
Tyrrhenian Sea
Vast blue waters dotted with small volcanic islands between Italy and Spain.
Spanish Costa Blanca
The vibrant coastline of eastern Spain as the aircraft enters the Iberian Peninsula.
For the best photography, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind the plane. Keep your eyes peeled about halfway through the flight for the Italian coast; the proximity to Rome makes this a major highlight. If the plane approaches Madrid from the south, you will see the lush Spanish countryside.
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Southern Carpathians
The dramatic Transylvanian Alps visible shortly after takeoff from Bucharest.
Belgrade
The Serbian capital at the meeting point of the Sava and Danube rivers.
Distant Alps
On clear days, the snow-capped European Alps are visible far to the north.
Pyrenees Mountains
The natural border between France and Spain, visible on the northern horizon.
Cuatro Torres
Madrid's iconic four skyscrapers are often visible on the right during northern approaches.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as it remains in the shade, reducing glare on the window. It offers better views of the mountainous regions of Northern Spain and the Pyrenees. Look out for the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains during the final descent into Madrid Barajas if the wind forces a northern approach.
Book Hotels in MadridDistance: 2,458 km (1,527 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 17 min
Departure: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: International
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