Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abu Dhabi to Barcelona. While left offers good takeoff views of the Persian Gulf and Hajar Mountains, right provides superior landing scenery with the Pyrenees and Montserrat. The landing approach is longer and more visually rewarding, making right the better overall choice for this westbound route.

During takeoff from Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Persian Gulf coastline and the Hajar Mountains to the southeast as the aircraft climbs out. The right side faces inland desert with minimal visual interest during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf (immediate coastline), Hajar Mountains (southeast horizon), Abu Dhabi city grid (below during climb), Jebel Hafeet (distant peak to the south).

When landing at Barcelona (BCN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Pyrenees Mountains as the aircraft descends into Barcelona from the west. The left side faces the Mediterranean Sea but offers less dramatic terrain variation during final approach. Notable sights include: Pyrenees Mountains (northern horizon), Mediterranean coastline (southern view), Barcelona city sprawl (visible during descent), Montserrat massif (west of city, distinctive rock formations).

The flight from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Barcelona (BCN) takes 7h 15m.

The flight path crosses the Arabian Sea, then the Arabian Peninsula interior (Rub' al Khali desert visible from altitude), the Red Sea, the Nile Delta and Mediterranean coast of Egypt, and continues over the central Mediterranean toward Spain. Notable features include the Suez Canal region, the North African coast near Libya and Tunisia, and the Balearic Islands east of Barcelona.