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MLA β AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Malta International Airport (Malta) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is slightly superior due to the spectacular proximity to Mount Etna shortly after takeoff and the direct views of the central Swiss Alpine peaks.
Mount Etna
A breathtaking view of Europe's most active volcano as the flight passes directly over or just to the west of Sicily.
Rome & Central Italy
Spot the Tiber River and the sprawling metropolitan area of the Eternal City nestled between the Apennines and the sea.
Central Swiss Alps
Prime views of the Eiger, MΓΆnch, and Jungfrau peaks, offering a sea of white glaciers and high-altitude terrain.
Rhine River Valley
Follow the silver thread of the Rhine as it winds through Germany's industrial heartland towards the Netherlands.
Amsterdam City Center
Depending on the wind and landing runway (like 18R/Polderbaan), you may see the concentric canal rings of Amsterdam.
This side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. Mount Etna usually appears 15-20 minutes after departure; look slightly forward and down. During the winter months, the right side provides the most dramatic views of the sunlit snow on the Swiss Alps.
Valletta & Grand Harbour
Unmatched aerial views of Malta's historic fortified capital and the surrounding deep-water harbors immediately after takeoff.
Aeolian Islands
Look for the volcanic cluster of islands, including the active Stromboli, dotting the Tyrrhenian Sea off the coast of Sicily.
Tuscan Archipelago
Clear views of the island of Elba and the jagged coastline of mainland Italy stretching toward the French border.
Western Alps
Distances views of the Mont Blanc massif and the snow-covered peaks bordering France and Switzerland.
Dutch North Sea Coast
The final descent often reveals the intricate network of polders, dikes, and the vast Maasvlakte industrial port area.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Mediterranean and Western Europe. It is also the better side for capturing the geometric patterns of the Dutch landscape during the standard approach into Schiphol. Keep your camera ready immediately after wheels-up for the best view of Valletta.
Distance: 1,983 km (1,232 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 39 min
Departure: MLA (35.857498, 14.4775)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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