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AGP → LIS
Which side of the plane to sit from Málaga Airport (Malaga) to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (Lisbon)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic scenery as the flight tracks the southern Iberian coastline, providing a front-row seat to the Algarve's cliffs and the iconic Tagus River approach into Lisbon.
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Costa del Sol
Stunning views of the Mediterranean coastline and the beaches of Marbella immediately after takeoff from Málaga.
Doñana National Park
The vast wetlands and marshes of the Guadalquivir River delta, one of Europe's most important nature reserves.
The Algarve Coast
Breathtaking aerial views of the golden limestone cliffs and turquoise coves of southern Portugal.
Cabo de São Vicente
The southwesternmost point of mainland Europe, where the land drops vertically into the Atlantic Ocean.
Arrábida Natural Park
The striking contrast of green mountains meeting the deep blue waters of the Setúbal peninsula.
25 de Abril Bridge
On a typical Runway 03 approach, you get a close-up view of the Golden Gate-style bridge and the Cristo Rei statue.
For the best lighting, a morning flight is ideal as the sun will be behind you. Try to sit behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the Algarve coastline. During the final descent into Lisbon, the left side usually offers a superior view of the Tejo estuary and the bridge if landing from the south.
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Sierra de Grazalema
Rugged limestone mountains and 'white villages' dotting the landscape of inland Andalusia.
Seville Skyline
Visible in the distance to the north, you can often spot the Giralda and the modern Seville Tower.
Alentejo Plains
A mosaic of cork oak forests, olive groves, and golden wheat fields stretching across rural Portugal.
Évora
The historic UNESCO World Heritage city is often visible as a cluster of white buildings in the Alentejo heartland.
Vasco da Gama Bridge
As the plane turns for its final approach, look for the longest bridge in Europe stretching across the wide Tagus.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. It provides a better perspective of the vast interior of the Alentejo and the sprawl of northern Lisbon. If the plane lands from the north (Runway 21), the right side may catch a glimpse of the Sintra mountains in the distance.
Book Hotels in LisbonDistance: 470 km (292 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 47 min
Departure: AGP (36.67490005493164, -4.499110221862793)
Arrival: LIS (38.7813, -9.13592)
Route Type: International
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