Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Berlin to Funchal. While left offers decent Berlin departure views, the right side dominates the flight with exceptional scenery during the long Atlantic crossing and especially the dramatic Madeira arrival. The volcanic landscape and coastal cliffs of Madeira are far more visually striking than the flat Brandenburg plains.

During takeoff from Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of Berlin's urban sprawl and the surrounding lakes of the Brandenburg region as you climb out westward. The Spree River and Müggel Lake are visible in the initial climb phase before heading southwest toward the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Spree River (winding through central Berlin), Müggel Lake (southeast of city center), Berlin-Tegel area urban grid, Grunewald Forest (western edge of metro area).

When landing at Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides dramatic views of Madeira's volcanic terrain and the steep coastal cliffs as you descend toward Funchal. The island's mountainous spine and the dramatic northern coast are best seen from the right during approach from the northeast. Notable sights include: Pico Ruivo (3,105 m central peak, visible as dark ridge), Madeira's northern coastal cliffs (1,000+ meter drops), Funchal harbor and city waterfront, Atlantic Ocean meeting black volcanic coastline.

The flight from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) takes 4h 50m.

Bay of Biscay (open Atlantic with occasional ship traffic), Iberian Peninsula coastline (Spain/Portugal border region visible around 2-hour mark), Portuguese coast approaching Madeira, gradual transition from temperate European landscape to subtropical Atlantic island terrain