The right side offers a more continuous scenic thread — the Channel coast at takeoff, glimpses of the Bay of Biscay coastline over France, and a strong coastal, city, and harbor view on arrival into Malaga — while the left side's best moment is a distant glimpse of the Pyrenees during cruise.
Flight Path
Route crosses western France near Bordeaux, then the northern Spanish plateau around Salamanca, with the Pyrenees visible far to the east before the descent toward Andalusia and the Sierra de las Nieves near Malaga.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGW
RIGHTClimbing out of Gatwick toward the south, the right side offers views over the Sussex Weald toward the English Channel coast near Brighton, while the left side mostly shows the flatter suburban sprawl of Surrey and Kent with less visual interest.
Landing at AGP
RIGHTOn the typical northwest approach into Malaga, the aircraft banks toward the southeast, putting the Mediterranean coastline, Malaga city, and the harbor on the right side, while the left shows only the receding inland mountains.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Malaga (AGP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Malaga. The right side offers a more continuous scenic thread — the Channel coast at takeoff, glimpses of the Bay of Biscay coastline over France, and a strong coastal, city, and harbor view on arrival into Malaga — while the left side's best moment is a distant glimpse of the Pyrenees during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?
During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out of Gatwick toward the south, the right side offers views over the Sussex Weald toward the English Channel coast near Brighton, while the left side mostly shows the flatter suburban sprawl of Surrey and Kent with less visual interest. Notable sights include: South Downs ridge, Brighton coastline, English Channel, Sussex countryside.
What can I see when landing at Malaga in Malaga?
When landing at Malaga (AGP), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical northwest approach into Malaga, the aircraft banks toward the southeast, putting the Mediterranean coastline, Malaga city, and the harbor on the right side, while the left shows only the receding inland mountains. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea, Malaga city and port, La Malagueta beach, Montes de Malaga foothills.
How long is the flight from London to Malaga?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Malaga (AGP) takes 2h 45m.
What does the London to Malaga flight path pass over?
Route crosses western France near Bordeaux, then the northern Spanish plateau around Salamanca, with the Pyrenees visible far to the east before the descent toward Andalusia and the Sierra de las Nieves near Malaga.