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AMS → LTN
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to London Luton Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally superior for this short hop, offering the best chance to spot the London skyline and the sprawling Thames Estuary during the descent into the UK, while avoiding direct southern sun glare on many afternoon flights.
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Amsterdam City View
Excellent views of the canal rings and urban layout immediately after takeoff from Schiphol's northern runways.
Thames Estuary
Watch the transition from the North Sea into the wide mouth of the River Thames as you approach the English coast.
London Skyline
On a clear day, look south during the descent to see the Shard, Canary Wharf, and the City of London in the distance.
The Chilterns
View the rolling green hills and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty surrounding the approach to Luton.
For evening flights, the left side offers a spectacular view of the London city lights during the descent. It also avoids direct sunlight when flying westward in the afternoon, providing better conditions for photography of the English countryside.
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Dutch Polders
Unique aerial perspectives of the reclaimed land and geometric agricultural patterns of the Netherlands.
North Sea Wind Farms
Massive offshore wind arrays like London Array visible as white dots in the blue water during the crossing.
East Anglian Coast
The sandy shorelines of Suffolk and Essex, often featuring the busy shipping lanes near Harwich and Felixstowe.
St Albans Cathedral
A historic landmark that can often be spotted just south of the flight path during the final approach phase.
Choose the right side for morning departures to see the sun reflecting off the North Sea. Keep an eye out for the complex coastal defenses and dunes of the Dutch coast shortly after leaving the Amsterdam area.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 354 km (220 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: LTN (51.87469863891602, -0.36833301186561584)
Route Type: International
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