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AMS → LIS
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (Lisbon)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a spectacular perspective of the Atlantic coastline throughout the journey, culminating in the iconic views of Sintra and the Lisbon city center during the standard approach.
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Zeeland Coastline
The intricate Delta Works and sandy islands of the southern Netherlands.
Bay of Biscay
Deep blue views of the Atlantic Ocean meeting the northern coast of Spain.
Picos de Europa
Dramatic limestone massifs visible as you traverse the Spanish coastline.
Sintra Mountains
The lush green hills and fairy-tale palaces of Sintra visible just before landing.
Lisbon City Center
Unrivaled views of the Alfama district, Commerce Square, and the 25 de Abril Bridge on the Runway 03 approach.
The right side is premier for the 'Lisbon approach.' Choose this side for afternoon flights to see the Portuguese coast bathed in golden light. If the plane lands on Runway 03, you will see the entire city center laid out beneath you.
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Dutch Polders
Geometric landscapes and reclaimed land visible immediately after departing Schiphol.
Northern France
Vast agricultural plains and the distant outskirts of the Paris Basin.
Cantabrian Mountains
Aerial views of the rugged peaks in Northern Spain as the flight crosses the border.
Spanish Meseta
The high plateau of central Spain, showing unique ochre and gold earth tones.
Vasco da Gama Bridge
View of the longest bridge in Europe spanning the Tagus River during the final descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. During the landing into Lisbon, keep an eye out for the vast Tejo Estuary and the salt pans of Alcochete.
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Get eSIMs for PortugalDistance: 1,846 km (1,147 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 28 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: LIS (38.7813, -9.13592)
Route Type: International
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