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STN → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Amsterdam canal ring and the Dutch coastline during the final approach into Schiphol.
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Essex Countryside
Rolling green fields and historic villages surrounding Stansted immediately after takeoff.
Clacton-on-Sea
Clear views of the Essex coastline and the Victorian-era Clacton Pier.
North Sea Crossing
Expansive views of the busy shipping lanes connecting the UK to mainland Europe.
IJmuiden Port
The massive North Sea Canal locks and industrial steelworks marking the entrance to the Netherlands.
Amsterdam Canal Belt
The UNESCO-listed concentric canal rings are often visible if the aircraft approaches from the north.
Polderbaan Approach
A unique view of the remote Polderbaan runway, surrounded by typical Dutch farmland.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Amsterdam city center. Try to book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, which enhances the colors of the Dutch landscape and reduces glare on the North Sea.
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Thames Estuary
The winding river mouth and the industrial ports of Southend and Sheerness.
Offshore Wind Farms
The massive London Array and other wind turbines spinning in the North Sea.
Port of Rotterdam
The vast industrial skyline of Europe's largest seaport visible to the south.
Bollenstreek Flower Fields
Vibrant, multicolored stripes of tulips and hyacinths visible during the spring months.
The Hague Skyline
The administrative capital of the Netherlands and its modern high-rise buildings.
Dutch Polders
Intricate geometric patterns of reclaimed land and drainage canals near the airport.
If flying between late March and early May, the right side is essential for spotting the famous tulip fields south of the airport. Keep an eye out for the massive container ships entering the Maasvlakte near Rotterdam.
Book Hotels in AmsterdamDistance: 313 km (194 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Route Type: International
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