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AGP → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Málaga Airport (Malaga) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the high Pyrenees peaks, the central French landscape including the Loire Valley, and a better angle for the Dutch coastline and urban sprawl during the approach to Schiphol.
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Madrid and Castile
The vast high plateau of central Spain, with distant views of the Madrid skyline and the Sierra de Guadarrama.
Central Pyrenees
Spectacular views of the highest snow-capped peaks of the mountain range dividing Spain and France.
Bordeaux Vineyards
The geometric patterns of the world-famous wine region as the plane enters French airspace.
Paris Skyline
On clear days, the Eiffel Tower and the urban sprawl of Paris are often visible in the distance to the east.
Benelux Cities
Aerial views of Brussels and Antwerp as you traverse the densely populated heart of Europe.
Dutch Polders
The iconic reclaimed land, windmills, and intricate canal systems of South Holland during the descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare while seeing the Pyrenees. In the winter, the snow-capped mountains are a highlight. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, the right side typically offers the best views of the Hague, Rotterdam, and the geometric Dutch countryside before landing at AMS.
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Costa del Sol Departure
Stunning views of the Mediterranean coastline and the Alboran Sea immediately after takeoff from Málaga.
Extremadura Plains
The rugged, arid landscapes of western Spain featuring rolling hills and dehesa oak forests.
Western Pyrenees
The transition from the Spanish interior to the lush green mountains near San Sebastián and Biarritz.
Dune du Pilat
Look for the tallest sand dune in Europe located on the French Atlantic coast near Arcachon.
Loire Estuary
The wide mouth of the Loire River as it meets the Atlantic Ocean near Saint-Nazaire.
Port of Rotterdam
One of the world's largest industrial ports visible as you cross the North Sea coastline into the Netherlands.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon or evening to witness a sunset over the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Biscay. This side is also better if the flight path takes a more westerly route over the ocean. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the blue Mediterranean waters.
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Get eSIMs for NetherlandsDistance: 1,884 km (1,171 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 31 min
Departure: AGP (36.67490005493164, -4.499110221862793)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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