Loading map...
AMS β ADB
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Adnan Menderes International Airport (Izmir)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers superior views of the Alps to the south and a breathtaking approach over the Aegean islands and the Izmir coastline.
Search flights from AMS to ADB
Bavarian Alps
Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped Austrian and Bavarian mountain massifs.
Balkan Wilderness
Vast forested mountain ranges and remote valleys of Serbia and Montenegro.
Aegean Islands
Stunning vistas of Greek islands like Chios and Lesbos during the descent phase.
ΓeΕme Peninsula
The westernmost tip of Turkey with its turquoise waters and distinct coastal geography.
Gulf of Izmir
A wide-angle panorama of the entire bay during the final banking maneuvers before landing.
A Right Side seat is essential for the final 30 minutes of the flight; the descent over the Aegean islands and the approach into the Gulf of Izmir is the journey's highlight. In winter, the snow-covered Alps to the south provide a spectacular mid-flight vista.
Book Hotels in Izmir
Dutch Polders
Unique reclaimed land patterns and the Markermeer shortly after takeoff from Schiphol.
Ruhr Valley
The dense urban and industrial landscape of western Germany as the flight heads southeast.
The Danube
Aerial crossings of Europe's second-longest river through Central and Eastern Europe.
Stara Planina
The rugged 'Old Mountain' range spanning across Bulgaria providing dramatic relief.
Izmir Urban Core
Close-up views of the city's sprawling residential districts and the inner bay on arrival.
Best for morning flights to avoid direct glare. Watch for the distinctive curves of the Danube over Hungary and the dense urban sprawl of the Turkish coast upon arrival.
Get eSIMs for Netherlands
Get eSIMs for TurkeyDistance: 2,327 km (1,446 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 6 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: ADB (38.2924003601, 27.156999588)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.