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BHD → AGP
Which side of the plane to sit from George Best Belfast City Airport (Belfast) to Málaga Airport (Malaga)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer excellent views, the right side is preferred for its superior perspective of the Irish coastline during departure and the iconic views of the Costa del Sol and the Mediterranean Sea upon arrival in Malaga.
Belfast Lough
A stunning view of the lough and the Antrim hills as the aircraft climbs away from the city.
Wicklow Mountains
Views of the rolling green peaks and the rugged Irish coastline as you head south over the Irish Sea.
Costa Verde
The lush, green northern coast of Spain as you cross the Bay of Biscay and enter Spanish airspace.
Andalusian Countryside
The unique 'checkerboard' pattern of vast olive groves and sunflower fields typical of southern Spain.
Costa del Sol
Breathtaking views of the Mediterranean shoreline and the beaches of Torremolinos during the final approach.
Choose the right side for the most iconic arrival experience. If the plane lands from the sea (Runway 31), you will have an unobstructed view of the turquoise Mediterranean and the port of Malaga. During the summer, afternoon flights offer a beautiful golden hour glow over the Spanish landscape.
Belfast City Center
Aerial views of the Titanic Quarter, Harland and Wolff cranes, and the Northern Irish capital immediately after takeoff.
Picos de Europa
Dramatic limestone massifs visible as the flight crosses the northern coast of Spain into the Cantabrian region.
Madrid and Central Meseta
Views of the high Spanish plateau and, depending on the flight path, the distant skyline of the Spanish capital.
Sierra Nevada
The highest peaks of mainland Spain, often snow-capped, appearing to the east during the descent into Andalusia.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to minimize glare. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for a clear view of Stormont Estate and the Belfast docks. As you approach Malaga, look out for the white-washed 'Pueblos Blancos' nestled in the hillsides.
Distance: 1,998 km (1,241 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 40 min
Departure: BHD (54.61809921264648, -5.872499942779541)
Arrival: AGP (36.67490005493164, -4.499110221862793)
Route Type: International
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