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AGP → SNN
Which side of the plane to sit from Málaga Airport (Malaga) to Shannon Airport (Shannon)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic Galician coastline and the rugged, iconic green cliffs and peninsulas of Southwest Ireland during the approach to Shannon.
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Costa del Sol Departure
Clear views of the Mediterranean coastline and the luxury resorts of Marbella as you climb away from Malaga.
Sierra de Grazalema
Rugged limestone mountains in Cádiz province, known for being the wettest place in Spain and having unique pinsapo forests.
Rías Baixas
The 'fjords' of Galicia, where the Atlantic ocean carves deep inlets into the Spanish northwest coast.
Kerry Coastline
Stunning views of the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula as the plane crosses into Irish airspace from the Atlantic.
Shannon Estuary
A wide, scenic look at Ireland's longest river meeting the ocean just before touching down at SNN.
Sit on the left for the best sunset views on evening flights. During the descent into Shannon, this side usually provides the first glimpse of Ireland's dramatic Atlantic cliffs. However, be aware that morning flights may experience significant glare as the sun moves across the southern sky.
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Málaga Cityscape
An immediate view of the port of Málaga and the historic Alcazaba fortress right after takeoff.
Spanish Meseta
The vast, high-altitude central plateau of Spain, showing a patchwork of golden wheat fields and red earth.
Picos de Europa
The jagged, snow-capped limestone peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains in Northern Spain.
Bay of Biscay
Deep blue maritime views often dotted with cargo ships and tankers navigating between Spain and France.
Irish Midlands
The classic '40 shades of green' landscape with historic stone walls and ruined abbeys visible on the inland approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. It provides a better look at the high mountain ranges of Northern Spain. If the flight path takes a more easterly route over Ireland, you will get a great view of the lush, rolling farmland of County Limerick and Tipperary.
Book Hotels in ShannonDistance: 1,815 km (1,128 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 25 min
Departure: AGP (36.67490005493164, -4.499110221862793)
Arrival: SNN (52.702, -8.92482)
Route Type: International
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