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Which side of the plane to sit from Málaga Airport (Malaga) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior sequence of views starting with the Mediterranean coastline, the glittering French Riviera, and the highest peaks of the Alps, including potential views of Mont Blanc and the Austrian Hohe Tauern range.

Right Side Highlights
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Costa del Sol

Immediate views of the Malaga coastline and the Alboran Sea shortly after takeoff.

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Barcelona Coastline

The distinctive grid pattern of the Eixample district and the busy Mediterranean port.

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Gulf of Lion

The sweeping blue curve of the southern French coast and the mouth of the Rhône.

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Mont Blanc

The highest peak in Western Europe often stands out prominently on the horizon to the north.

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Hohe Tauern

The dramatic snowy spine of the Austrian Alps including the Grossglockner area.

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Vienna City View

On a standard approach from the west, the right side often sees the Danube and the city center.

For the best experience, choose a window seat on the right (F). Early morning flights offer spectacular 'Alpenglow' on the mountain peaks. During the descent into Vienna (VIE), the right side frequently provides a better angle of the city and the iconic Riesenrad ferris wheel if the plane circles for a southern approach.

Left Side Highlights
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La Mancha Plains

The vast, ochre-colored landscapes of central Spain, famous for windmills and high-altitude plateaus.

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Pyrenees Peaks

Aerial views of the rugged mountain border between Spain and France, often snow-capped until late spring.

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Massif Central

The ancient, dormant volcanic domes of the Chaîne des Puys in central France.

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Swiss Alps

Distant but majestic views of the Bernese Oberland peaks like the Eiger and Jungfrau.

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Lake Constance

The massive blue expanse where Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet.

On the left, sit well ahead of the wing to clearly see the Pyrenees and the volcanic formations of France. This side is better if you want to avoid the direct glare of the afternoon sun when flying northeast. Watch for the Danube River winding toward Vienna during the final descent.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,135 km (1,327 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 51 min

Departure: AGP (36.67490005493164, -4.499110221862793)

Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)

Route Type: International

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