To MAD?
Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
During a typical northern approach, the left side offers an excellent vantage point of the historic city center and the sprawling urban landscape before the final descent over the Jarama river valley.
During a typical northern approach, the left side offers an excellent vantage point of the historic city center and the sprawling urban landscape before the final descent over the Jarama river valley.
The left side offers superior views of the African coastline during the early morning hours, the crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar, and a picturesque approach over the historic landscapes of central Spain.
The right side offers superior views of the Nile Delta's lush greenery against the desert, the historic city of Alexandria, and the stunning Balearic Islands before reaching the Spanish mainland.
The right side offers an unmatched perspective of the Sierra Nevada's snow-capped peaks and the Alhambra shortly after takeoff, followed by the iconic olive-covered landscapes of Andalusia.
The left side offers a superior sequence of the main Alpine chain and the Mediterranean coastline before entering Spanish airspace.
The Left Side is the clear winner for its spectacular views of the Picos de Europa mountains and the dramatic transition from the green Cantabrian coast to the arid Castilian plateau.
The right side offers a superior sequence of Mediterranean highlights, including the vibrant Levant coastline, the volcanic peaks of Sicily, and the rugged terrain of Sardinia and the Balearic Islands.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, beginning with a view of the Las Palmas coastline and the eastern Canary Islands, followed by a traverse over the heart of the Andalusian plains and the historic landmarks of central Spain.
The right side offers a superior view of the lush Nile Delta shortly after takeoff, followed by a sequence of iconic Mediterranean islands including Crete and the Balearics, and a scenic approach into central Spain.
The left side offers a superior view of the London skyline on departure, the expansive French countryside, a dramatic cross-section of the Pyrenees, and the best vantage point for Madrid's city center during many landing patterns.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Sahara interior, including the volcanic massifs of Algeria and the final approach over the Spanish Sierras.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Spanish coastline, including a direct view of Valencia's urban layout and the stunning Albufera Natural Park, coupled with views of the southern Balearic coastline.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, combining the North Sea coastline, the rugged French Atlantic shores, and the dramatic mountain approach over the Sierra de Guadarrama into Madrid.