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LYS → AGP
Which side of the plane to sit from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (Lyon) to Málaga Airport (Malaga)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior visual experience, combining the lush Rhône Valley, the Mediterranean coastline, and the dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada shortly before landing.
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Rhône River
Immediately after takeoff, watch the majestic Rhône river wind its way south through the French countryside.
Gulf of Lion
As the flight nears the Spanish border, enjoy expansive views of the French Mediterranean coast and Montpellier.
Eastern Pyrenees
Observe where the massive mountain range meets the sea as you transition from France into Spain.
Sierra Nevada
The highlight of the trip: view mainland Spain's highest peaks, often snow-covered, just east of Granada.
Costa del Sol
On final approach, get a bird's-eye view of the turquoise Mediterranean waters and the beaches leading into Malaga.
To avoid harsh sun glare while flying south-southwest, choose the left side for morning flights. Ensure your seat is located behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the Sierra Nevada peaks, which appear roughly 25 minutes before landing. In winter, the contrast between the snowy mountains and the blue sea is spectacular.
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Massif Central
Look for the ancient volcanic landscape and rugged plateaus of central France shortly after departure.
Central Pyrenees
Offers a direct look at the highest summits of the range, including Aneto, during the border crossing.
La Mancha Plains
Fly over the iconic, vast agricultural landscapes of the Spanish interior made famous by Don Quixote.
Sierra Morena
The rugged gateway to Andalusia, featuring dense Mediterranean forests and deep valleys.
Malaga City
Depending on the wind and approach path, you may see the urban sprawl and the historic Alcazaba fortress.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights, as the sun sets over the Atlantic to the west, casting a golden glow over the Spanish Meseta. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain as the green fields of France give way to the more arid, ochre-colored landscapes of central Spain.
Book Hotels in MalagaDistance: 1,285 km (798 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min
Departure: LYS (45.725556, 5.081111)
Arrival: AGP (36.67490005493164, -4.499110221862793)
Route Type: International
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