While takeoff offers dramatic mountain scenery, the landing approach provides more varied and distinctive geography—the Tagus estuary is a striking natural feature, and Lisbon's urban landscape against the river creates compelling visual contrast. Right side captures the most memorable portion of this route.
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Flight Path
Palma De Mallorca to Lisbon is 638 miles (1,027 km), a flight of about 2 hours.
The flight crosses the western Mediterranean and approaches the Iberian Peninsula. En route, you'll pass over open Mediterranean waters with occasional views of the Spanish coast (Catalonia region) to the north. The route then tracks across central Spain or southern Spain depending on air traffic routing, with views of the interior plateau (Meseta Central) or the Sierra Morena mountains. Final approach crosses the Portuguese interior before reaching the Tagus estuary and Lisbon.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PMI
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range running along Mallorca's northwest coast, plus the Mediterranean coastline and smaller islands (Dragonera, Formentera) as the aircraft climbs westward.
Landing at LIS
RIGHTRight side provides views of the Tagus River estuary and Lisbon's geography as the aircraft descends on final approach from the east. You'll see the river's distinctive wide mouth, the city sprawl, and the Sintra-Cascais mountain ridge to the north.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Lisboa (LIS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Palma De Mallorca to Lisbon. While takeoff offers dramatic mountain scenery, the landing approach provides more varied and distinctive geography—the Tagus estuary is a striking natural feature, and Lisbon's urban landscape against the river creates compelling visual contrast. Right side captures the most memorable portion of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Palma De Mallorca in Palma De Mallorca?
During takeoff from Palma De Mallorca (PMI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range running along Mallorca's northwest coast, plus the Mediterranean coastline and smaller islands (Dragonera, Formentera) as the aircraft climbs westward. Notable sights include: Serra de Tramuntana (northwest Mallorca), Mediterranean Sea, Balearic Islands archipelago, Palma Bay.
What can I see when landing at Lisboa in Lisbon?
When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Tagus River estuary and Lisbon's geography as the aircraft descends on final approach from the east. You'll see the river's distinctive wide mouth, the city sprawl, and the Sintra-Cascais mountain ridge to the north. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Lisbon city center, Sintra-Cascais ridge, Atlantic coastline.
How long is the flight from Palma De Mallorca to Lisbon?
The flight from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Lisboa (LIS) takes about 2 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 638 miles (1,027 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Palma De Mallorca to Lisbon flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the western Mediterranean and approaches the Iberian Peninsula. En route, you'll pass over open Mediterranean waters with occasional views of the Spanish coast (Catalonia region) to the north. The route then tracks across central Spain or southern Spain depending on air traffic routing, with views of the interior plateau (Meseta Central) or the Sierra Morena mountains. Final approach crosses the Portuguese interior before reaching the Tagus estuary and Lisbon.