NCL → AGP

Bay of Biscay

A long stretch of the flight follows the rugged western coastline of France and the deep blue waters of the Bay.

Picos de Europa

Vistas of the jagged limestone peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains in Northern Spain.

Madrid Metropolitan Area

The sprawling urban landscape of Spain's capital is frequently visible to the west mid-flight.

Rock of Gibraltar

On the final approach (especially for Runway 13), the plane often circles over the Alboran Sea, providing a direct view of the Rock.

Strait of Gibraltar

On clear days, you can see the narrow passage between Europe and Africa, including the Moroccan coastline.

The Tyne and Newcastle

Excellent views of the Tyne Bridge and the Newcastle skyline immediately after takeoff from NCL.

York Minster

As the plane heads south over Yorkshire, the historic city of York and its massive cathedral are often visible.

Central Pyrenees

A crossing of the high peaks of the Pyrenees mountain range as the aircraft enters Spanish airspace.

Ebro River Valley

Aerial views of the winding Ebro River and the fertile agricultural plains of northern Spain.

Sierra Nevada

During the descent into Malaga, look for the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada, the highest mountains in mainland Spain.