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BHX → AGP
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham) to Málaga Airport (Malaga)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Pyrenees crossing and the spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains during the final descent into Andalusia.
The English Channel
Clear views of the crossing from the southern UK coast toward the French mainland.
The Pyrenees
A stunning transit over the jagged peaks that form the natural border between France and Spain.
Central Spanish Plateaus
The high-altitude Meseta Central, featuring ancient towns and the distant sprawl of the Madrid region.
Sierra Nevada
Dramatic views of mainland Spain's highest peaks, often snow-covered even in late spring.
Mediterranean Coastline
As the plane turns for arrival, you get a sweeping view of the turquoise Alboran Sea.
Choose a seat behind the wing to avoid engine glare. For the most dramatic lighting on the Sierra Nevada mountains, book a morning flight when the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the peaks. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the best mountain shots.
Bay of Biscay
Views of the vast Atlantic horizon and the rugged coastline of Western France.
Picos de Europa
Distant views of the limestone massifs in Northern Spain if the flight path is westerly.
Andalusian Olive Groves
The iconic 'sea of olives' creating geometric patterns across the red-earth landscape.
Malaga Port
A direct look at the bustling harbor and the historic city center during the final approach.
The right side is perfect for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic. On the final approach into AGP, if the wind is from the south, you will likely see the Guadalhorce Valley and the city's residential districts more clearly from this side.
Distance: 1,768 km (1,099 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min
Departure: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Arrival: AGP (36.67490005493164, -4.499110221862793)
Route Type: International
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