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GRX → MLN
Which side of the plane to sit from Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (Granada) to Melilla Airport (Melilla)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning, close-up perspective of the Sierra Nevada mountains immediately after takeoff, followed by a full panorama of the Costa Tropical as the plane crosses the Mediterranean coastline.
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Sierra Nevada Range
Unrivaled views of the Mulhacén and Veleta peaks, often snow-capped well into the spring months.
Costa Tropical
A bird's-eye view of Motril and the surrounding lush agricultural plains where tropical fruits are grown.
Alboran Sea Crossing
A vast expanse of deep blue water where the Atlantic and Mediterranean currents meet.
Melilla la Vieja
The historic 15th-century fortress and the old citadel visible as the aircraft aligns with the runway.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sun illuminating the Sierra Nevada peaks. This side is particularly scenic during the first 10 minutes of flight. If the flight path approaches from the east, you will get a perfect view of the Melilla port and historic center.
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Sierra de Tejeda
Rugged limestone mountains that form the natural border between Granada and Málaga provinces.
Axarquía Region
Distant views of the iconic white-washed villages characteristic of the eastern Costa del Sol.
Mount Gurugú
The dominant extinct volcano in Morocco located just south of the Melilla border, visible during descent.
Melilla Approach
View of the unique airport layout where the runway sits almost adjacent to the border fence with Morocco.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Alboran Sea. On clear days, look far to the west to see if the Rock of Gibraltar is visible on the horizon. Watch for the Moroccan coastline appearing rapidly during the final descent.
Book Hotels in MelillaDistance: 225 km (140 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: GRX (37.18870162963867, -3.777359962463379)
Arrival: MLN (35.279800415, -2.9562599658999997)
Route Type: Domestic
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