About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bristol (BRS) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bristol to Palma De Mallorca. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic geography: the Severn Estuary and Welsh hills on departure, then the Pyrenees and French Alps during the cruise phase as the route passes southeast over France, and finally the approach to Mallorca's eastern mountains. Left seats miss the estuary entirely and face away from the Alpine chain.
What can I see during takeoff from Bristol in Bristol?
During takeoff from Bristol (BRS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Bristol typically departs runway 27 (westbound). Right-side seats face north during initial climb, giving views of the Severn Estuary and Welsh coastline. Left seats face south toward Somerset levels, which are flatter and less visually distinctive. Notable sights include: Severn Estuary (wide tidal mudflats and water), Welsh hills beyond the estuary rim, Bristol city center and Avon Gorge below, Forest of Dean plateau to the north.
What can I see when landing at Palma De Mallorca in Palma De Mallorca?
When landing at Palma De Mallorca (PMI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Palma typically uses runway 06 (northeast approach). Left-side seats face southeast during descent, providing views of the Balearic Sea, Mallorca's eastern coastline, and the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Right seats face northwest over open sea with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Balearic Sea (deep blue Mediterranean water), Mallorca's eastern coastal towns and beaches, Serra de Tramuntana mountain range (northwest Mallorca), Palma Bay with its distinctive curved shoreline.
How long is the flight from Bristol to Palma De Mallorca?
The flight from Bristol (BRS) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Bristol to Palma De Mallorca flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the English Channel (visible as a narrow water body), then passes over Normandy and Brittany (agricultural patchwork), the Loire Valley region, and the northern edge of the Massif Central plateau. The Pyrenees appear on the horizon as the aircraft tracks southeast toward Spain. The Balearic Islands become visible in the final 30 minutes, with Mallorca's distinctive northwest-southeast mountain spine (Serra de Tramuntana) appearing first on the right side of the aircraft.