Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Valencia to Malta. The takeoff sequence from Valencia offers more dramatic and varied scenery (coastal city, riverbed, agricultural plains), while the landing approach is relatively brief. Right-side seats capture the more visually interesting departure phase.

During takeoff from Valencia (VLC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the immediate coastal geography as you climb out over the Mediterranean. Valencia's beaches and the Turia riverbed are visible initially, followed by the Iberian coastal plain stretching south. Notable sights include: Turia riverbed (green corridor through city center), Mediterranean coastline with beaches, Iberian coastal plain extending inland, Sierra de Utiel-Requena foothills to the southwest.

When landing at Luqa (MLA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide the best approach views into Malta. You'll see the Sicilian Channel crossing, then Malta's distinctive rocky coastline, the Grand Harbour at Valletta, and the island's characteristic limestone cliffs as you descend toward Luqa. Notable sights include: Malta's northern coastline with Comino island, Grand Harbour (Valletta's natural harbor), Dingli Cliffs on the southern plateau, Mediterranean Sea with Sicily visible on the horizon to the north.

The flight from Valencia (VLC) to Luqa (MLA) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the open Mediterranean Sea for roughly 1.5 hours. The Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza) pass to the left (north) of the typical flight corridor at cruise altitude—they may be visible as distant landmasses depending on exact routing and atmospheric clarity. The crossing is mostly open water with occasional shipping traffic visible as white specks. As you approach Malta, the Sicilian Channel widens the view, with Sicily's southern coast potentially visible on the northern horizon during the final descent phase.