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

Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic view of Spain's varied landscapes, featuring the jagged limestone peaks of the Picos de Europa shortly after departure and the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains during the approach to the south.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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Costa Verde

Vibrant views of the green Asturian coastline and the Bay of Biscay immediately after takeoff.

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Picos de Europa

The dramatic limestone massifs and high-altitude lakes of Spain's first National Park visible to the southeast.

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Castilian Meseta

The vast, geometric patterns of the high plateau, showcasing seasonal changes in the Spanish wheat fields.

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Madrid Skyline

On clear days, the four skyscrapers of the Cuatro Torres Business Area can be seen in the distance to the east.

❄️

Sierra Nevada

Stunning views of mainland Spain's highest peaks, including Mulhacén, as the flight enters Andalusia.

Opt for an early morning flight to see the sunrise over the Picos de Europa. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, keep your eyes peeled for the contrast between the dry olive groves of Jaén and the white peaks of the Sierra Nevada.

Right Side Highlights
7.4
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Avilés Estuary

A bird's-eye view of the industrial port and the Niemeyer Center's modern architecture near the airport.

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Somiedo Natural Park

The rugged, less-traveled western ridges of the Cantabrian Mountains known for their deep valleys.

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Duero River Basin

The winding path of one of the Iberian Peninsula's major rivers cutting through the plains of Zamora.

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Sierra Morena

The dense Mediterranean forests and rolling hills that mark the boundary between the plateau and Andalusia.

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Costa del Sol

A panoramic view of the Mediterranean coastline and the hills of the Montes de Málaga during descent.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. On the descent into Málaga, look for the turquoise reservoirs of El Chorro and the steep cliffs of the Caminito del Rey area.

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Route Information

Distance: 777 km (483 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min

Departure: OVD (43.5635986328125, -6.0346198081970215)

Arrival: AGP (36.67490005493164, -4.499110221862793)

Route Type: Domestic

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