Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Punta Cana. While takeoff offers interesting Lisbon views, the landing approach provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the Caribbean's turquoise waters and reef systems are far more striking than the Atlantic crossing. Right side captures the most memorable portion of the journey.

During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Tagus River estuary and Lisbon's waterfront as the aircraft climbs northwest over the Atlantic. You'll see the city grid and the river's distinctive wide mouth opening to the sea. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Lisbon city center, Atlantic coastline, Sintra hills (distant, to the north).

When landing at Punta Cana International (PUJ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Dominican Republic's eastern coastline and the Caribbean Sea as you descend toward Punta Cana. You'll see the turquoise shallow waters, coral reef systems, and the distinctive geography of the Punta Cana peninsula. Notable sights include: Caribbean Sea and reef systems, Punta Cana peninsula, Hispaniola's eastern coastline, shallow turquoise waters.

The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to Punta Cana International (PUJ) takes Approximately 8 to 8.5 hours.

The flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 6 hours with no significant landmarks visible—only open ocean and occasional cloud formations. The Azores archipelago lies to the south of the typical great-circle route and is rarely visible. As the aircraft approaches the Caribbean, the Lesser Antilles islands (Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia) may be visible on the southern horizon during the final 1.5 hours of descent, though they typically pass well south of the direct approach path to Punta Cana. The most notable mid-flight feature is the transition from the cold Atlantic to warmer Caribbean waters, visible as a subtle color change in the sea surface during final descent.