London to Malaga flight path: LHR to AGP

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Malaga. While the right side briefly wins during the London departure, the left side delivers sustained scenic value: distant views of the western Pyrenees and Spanish meseta during cruise, followed by the dramatic Mediterranean coastline and mountain backdrop on the approach into Malaga.

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Southbound departures off Heathrow's westerly runways turn left toward the south coast, swinging London and the Thames into view on the right side before the aircraft climbs away from the city. Windsor Castle, just west of the airport, is also briefly visible almost directly below during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle, River Thames, Central London skyline (Shard, Canary Wharf), Surrey/Hampshire countryside.

When landing at Malaga (AGP), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical westerly (Poniente) approach into Malaga, the aircraft tracks in from the north before lining up on runway 31, keeping the Mediterranean coastline and Costa del Sol beaches on the left side through most of the descent. Passengers see the turquoise sea, the curving shoreline, and Malaga's port and city laid out ahead as the plane descends. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea and Costa del Sol coastline, Malaga city and harbor, Sierra de Mijas foothills, La Concepcion reservoir area.

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Malaga (AGP) takes 2h 50m.

Bay of Biscay coastline near Bordeaux, foothills of the western Pyrenees, the high central Spanish plateau (Meseta), and the northern edge of the Sierra Morena before descending toward Andalusia