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SKG → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (Thessaloniki) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior viewing experience, offering panoramic vistas of the turquoise Adriatic coast, the architectural layout of Venice, and the high peaks of the Central Alps before descending over the Rhine.
Mount Olympus
Shortly after takeoff, look south-west to spot the legendary home of the Greek gods, Greece's highest peak.
Dalmatian Coast
Stunning views of the rugged Croatian coastline and the thousand-island archipelago scattered in the Adriatic Sea.
Venice and Lagoon
Depending on the specific air corridor, the distinct fish-shaped city of Venice is often visible on the left.
The High Alps
Spectacular close-up views of the snow-capped peaks of the Dolomites and the Austrian-Swiss Alpine range.
Lake Constance
The massive 'Bodensee' marking the border between Germany, Switzerland, and Austria is a major waypoint.
On morning flights, the left side avoids the harshest direct sunlight, providing better conditions for photography. Keep a close watch roughly 60-80 minutes into the flight for the transition from the Mediterranean blue to the stark white of the Alpine glaciers.
Balkan Interior
Deep valleys and rugged limestone ridges of the Dinaric Alps across North Macedonia and Montenegro.
Munich Cityscape
A distant view of the Bavarian capital and the Allianz Arena may be visible on clear days.
The Ruhr Area
The dense industrial heartland of Germany, recognizable by its vast urban sprawl and river ports.
IJsselmeer
As the plane banks for its final approach into Schiphol, the vast reclaimed inland sea and polders appear.
Dutch Wind Farms
Countless offshore and onshore wind turbines characterize the landscape during the descent into the Netherlands.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the North Sea during descent. During the final 20 minutes, watch for the intricate canal systems and geometric field patterns that define the Dutch landscape.
Distance: 1,905 km (1,184 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: SKG (40.51969909667969, 22.97089958190918)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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