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

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior primarily for the stunning approach into Málaga, offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean coastline and the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Sauerland Hills

Lush green rolling hills and reservoirs of the 'land of a thousand mountains' visible shortly after departure from Dortmund.

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Distant Alps

On clear days, the white peaks of the Western Alps are visible on the far horizon while cruising over eastern France.

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Mediterranean Coast

The dramatic meeting of the Pyrenees and the sea near the Gulf of Lion as the flight enters Spanish airspace.

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Costa Blanca

Aerial views of the high-rise skylines of Benidorm and the rugged Alicante coastline further south.

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Sierra Nevada

The highest peaks in mainland Spain, often snow-capped, providing a dramatic backdrop just before the descent into AGP.

Book an early morning flight to see the sunrise over the Mediterranean. The left side avoids direct afternoon sun glare when flying south. Watch for the massive Mulhacén peak as you approach Malaga; it is the highest point in the Iberian Peninsula.

Right Side Highlights
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Massif Central

The ancient volcanic landscapes and deep gorges of central France provide a rugged, textured view during the mid-flight segment.

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Central Pyrenees

A spectacular crossing of the high mountain border between France and Spain, featuring jagged limestone peaks.

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Spanish Meseta

The vast, ochre-colored high plateau of central Spain, dotted with historic villages and agricultural patterns.

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Guadalquivir Valley

The fertile green valley cutting through the arid Andalusian landscape as the plane turns toward the coast.

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Montes de Málaga

The final rugged mountain range surrounding Malaga, offering a close-up view of the terrain during the final approach.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic and the Spanish plains. It offers better views of the Pyrenees' highest central ridges. Be aware that the afternoon sun can be quite intense on this side during the southbound journey.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,907 km (1,185 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min

Departure: DTM (51.518299102799986, 7.61223983765)

Arrival: AGP (36.67490005493164, -4.499110221862793)

Route Type: International

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