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Spain's highest peak at 3,718 metres rises from Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Its volcanic cone above the clouds is a dramatic sight on Europe-to-Africa routes.
62Flight Routes
1 kmClosest Pass
🌋 MountainType
Routes that pass it62
BRC → MAD
Both Sides
MAD → BRC
Both Sides
LIS → REC
Both Sides
REC → LIS
Both Sides
BCN → TFN
Both Sides
KEF → TFS
Both Sides
TFN → BCN
Both Sides
TFS → KEF
Both Sides
SVQ → TFN
Both Sides
TFN → SVQ
Both Sides
LIS → SID
Both Sides
MUC → TFN
Both Sides
SID → LIS
Both Sides
TFN → MUC
Both Sides
MAD → TFN
Both Sides
TFN → MAD
Both Sides
EDI → TFS
Right
PIK → TFS
Right
TFS → EDI
Left
TFS → PIK
Left
VLL → TFN
Right
GIG → LIS
Right
LIS → GIG
Left
MAN → TFS
Right
TFS → MAN
Left
EZE → FRA
Right
FRA → EZE
Left
LHR → TFS
Right
LTN → TFS
Right
SCQ → TFS
Right
STN → TFS
Right
TFS → LHR
Left
TFS → LTN
Left
TFS → SCQ
Left
TFS → STN
Left
LGW → TFS
Right
TFS → LGW
Left
BOH → TFN
Right
CDG → TFS
Right
CRL → TFS
Right
TFS → CDG
Left
TFS → CRL
Left
TFS → TXL
Left
TXL → TFS
Right
TFS → VIE
Left
VIE → TFS
Right
DUB → TFN
Right
LIS → SSA
Left
SSA → LIS
Right
TFN → DUB
Left
CDG → GIG
Right
GIG → CDG
Left
BCN → SCL
Right
SCL → BCN
Left
CDG → REC
Right
REC → CDG
Left
FLN → LIS
Right
LIS → FLN
Left
GRU → LIS
Right
LIS → GRU
Left
LGW → SID
Left
SID → LGW
Right
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Mount Teide from a plane?
Yes — 62 flight routes pass within 80 km of Mount Teide. The closest routes include San Carlos De Bariloch to Madrid, Madrid to San Carlos De Bariloch, Lisbon to Recife. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Mount Teide?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Mount Teide: on a San Carlos De Bariloch to Madrid flight, visible from both sides; on a Madrid to San Carlos De Bariloch flight, visible from both sides; on a Lisbon to Recife flight, visible from both sides.