Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Porto to Munich. The right side captures the spectacular Atlantic coastline and Douro estuary on departure, and during the cruise over Spain and France offers views of the Pyrenees and the Ebro valley. The left side has a slight edge at Munich landing, but the departure and mid-flight scenery on the right is more consistently dramatic.

During takeoff from Porto (OPO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Porto's runway 35 departure heads north, putting the Douro River estuary and the Atlantic coastline on the right side. You get a clear view of the river mouth, the beaches of Foz do Douro, and the city's historic waterfront as the aircraft climbs and banks northeast. Notable sights include: Douro River estuary and mouth, Foz do Douro beach strip, Porto city center and Ribeira waterfront, Atlantic Ocean coastline stretching north toward Viana do Castelo.

When landing at Munich (MUC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Munich typically uses runway 26L or 08R approaches from the east or west. On approach from the west or southwest, the left side gives views of the Bavarian Alps foothills and the city of Munich itself. The Alps are visible to the south on the left side during descent. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps (Wetterstein and Karwendel ranges) on the southern horizon, Munich city center and Marienplatz area, Isar River valley cutting through the city, Ammersee and Starnberger See lakes southwest of Munich.

The flight from Porto (OPO) to Munich (MUC) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.

The route crosses northern Spain over Castile and León, passing near Burgos and the Ebro River valley. The Pyrenees are crossed roughly over the central or eastern passes, visible as a significant mountain barrier. Southern France's Languedoc and Rhône corridor follow, then the Jura mountains and the Swabian Alb before descending into Bavaria. The Alps are visible to the south throughout much of the German portion of the flight.