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LCY → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from London City Airport (London) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally superior for this short hop, offering the best views of East London's regeneration projects upon departure and the most iconic views of the Dutch coastline and North Sea Canal during the approach into Amsterdam.
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Canary Wharf
Dramatic views of the One Canada Square skyscraper and the surrounding financial district immediately after takeoff.
Olympic Park
The London Stadium and ArcelorMittal Orbit tower are visible as the plane climbs over Stratford.
Thames Estuary
Watch the river widen significantly as it flows past Southend-on-Sea toward the North Sea.
Zandvoort Coast
The plane typically enters Dutch airspace over the sandy beaches and racing circuit of Zandvoort.
North Sea Canal
The massive shipping lane connecting Amsterdam to the sea, often filled with cargo ships and cruise liners.
Sit in the front half of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction. Afternoon flights are ideal for this side as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the London skyline and the Dutch coast perfectly. If landing on the Polderbaan (18R), you will have a long, scenic taxi past traditional Dutch farmhouses.
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O2 Arena
A perfect bird's-eye view of the iconic white dome and the Greenwich Peninsula.
Thames Barrier
The unique silver hoods of one of the world's largest movable flood barriers.
Dartford Crossing
The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge and the heavy traffic of the M25 orbital motorway.
Offshore Wind Farms
Vast arrays of turbines, including the London Array, visible rising from the North Sea.
Bulb Fields
Vibrant, geometric strips of color visible during the spring approach south of Haarlem.
The right side is spectacular during the spring months (mid-April to early May) for spotting the famous Dutch tulip fields during the descent. For photography, use a fast shutter speed to capture the wind turbines in the North Sea without blur. Early morning flights offer beautiful sunrise reflections over the Thames.
Book Hotels in AmsterdamDistance: 335 km (208 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: LCY (51.505299, 0.055277999999999994)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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