Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Porto Santo to Lisbon. While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach over the Tagus estuary and Lisbon's dramatic hillside geography from the left side provides the most visually rewarding experience for the majority of this short flight.

During takeoff from Porto Santo (PXO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Porto Santo typically departs runway 01/19 depending on wind. Right-side seats offer views of the northeastern Atlantic approach and the island's volcanic terrain as you climb northwestward toward mainland Portugal. Notable sights include: Porto Santo's volcanic peaks (Pico do Castelo), the northeastern coastline of the island, the Atlantic Ocean extending toward the Azores, and the gradual transition from island terrain to open ocean.

When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Lisbon typically uses runway 03/21 depending on conditions. Left-side seats during descent offer excellent views of the Tagus River estuary, Lisbon's hillside districts, and the approach path over the river valley. Notable sights include: The Tagus River estuary with its distinctive wide mouth, Lisbon's central districts on the north bank (Alfama, Graça), the 25 de Abril Bridge spanning the river, and the Sintra hills visible to the northwest.

The flight from Porto Santo (PXO) to Lisboa (LIS) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses open Atlantic waters between Porto Santo and mainland Portugal. At midpoint, you'll be roughly 100 miles west of the Portuguese coast with no significant landmarks visible—just open ocean. As you approach the mainland (around 30 minutes before landing), the Portuguese coastline becomes visible, including the rocky Sintra coast and the approach to the Lisbon basin. The Tagus River valley becomes increasingly prominent in the final 15 minutes of descent.