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

Our Recommendation
8.4

Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft offers a superior view of the dramatic Spanish interior, including the Picos de Europa mountains and the snow-capped Sierra Nevada during the descent into Andalusia.

Left Side Highlights
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Old Head of Kinsale

Immediately after departing Cork, look down to see the iconic lighthouse and rugged southern Irish coastline.

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Bay of Biscay

A vast expanse of deep blue water often showing white-capped waves or shipping traffic.

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Picos de Europa

The jagged limestone peaks of Northern Spain rise sharply as you cross the coastline near Santander.

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Madrid

On many flight paths, the sprawling Spanish capital and its skyscrapers are visible to the east.

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Sierra Nevada

During the descent into Málaga, the highest peaks of mainland Spain offer a stunning backdrop to the east.

Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. As you cross the Spanish coast, look for the abrupt transition from the green Cantabrian mountains to the arid Meseta. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for the best shots of the Betic Cordillera mountain ranges.

Right Side Highlights
6.8
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Atlantic Horizon

Uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean during the initial half of the flight.

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Galician Coastline

The far western edges of the Iberian Peninsula are often visible on clear days to the west.

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Extremadura Plains

Rugged, sparsely populated landscapes of Western Spain characterized by oak forests and rocky outcrops.

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Guadalquivir River

Watch for the glittering reflections of the major river that flows through Seville toward the Atlantic.

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Rock of Gibraltar

If the flight path takes a southern approach over the Mediterranean, the famous Rock may be visible in the distance.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to experience the sunset over the Atlantic. If the aircraft approaches Málaga from the south, you might catch a glimpse of the North African coastline and the Alboran Sea. Be aware that the afternoon sun can be quite intense on this side.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,715 km (1,066 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min

Departure: ORK (51.84130096435547, -8.491109848022461)

Arrival: AGP (36.67490005493164, -4.499110221862793)

Route Type: International

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