About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Bangalore (BLR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Bangalore. The right side wins overall. The Amsterdam departure gives genuinely spectacular views of one of Europe's most photogenic cities. En route, the right side also faces south over the Alps crossing, giving better views of the Alpine arc including the Swiss and Austrian Alps. Over India the right side sees the Western Ghats escarpment on descent. The left side wins at landing but the departure and mid-flight advantages go right.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Schiphol typically departs eastward or southeastward on runways 18R/36L or 06/24. A right-side seat gives you views over Amsterdam city center, the IJ river, and the canal ring as you climb out heading southeast. The left side faces open polder farmland and the North Sea coast. Notable sights include: Amsterdam canal ring and city center, IJ river and Amsterdam harbour, Amstel river corridor, Haarlemmer polder grid patterns.
What can I see when landing at Bangalore in Bangalore?
When landing at Bangalore (BLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kempegowda International Airport typically lands from the north or northeast on runway 09/27 or 28. Approaching from the northwest, the left side faces south toward Bangalore city center, giving views over the urban sprawl, Ulsoor Lake, and Cubbon Park. The right side faces open scrubland and the Deccan plateau. Notable sights include: Bangalore city center and CBD skyline, Ulsoor Lake, Hebbal flyover interchange and lake, Deccan Plateau dry scrubland.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Bangalore?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Bangalore (BLR) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.
What does the Amsterdam to Bangalore flight path pass over?
The route tracks southeast from Amsterdam over Germany, then across Austria and the Alps where the Alpine arc is clearly visible. It continues over the Balkans or Turkey depending on routing, then across Iran and the Iranian plateau, over the Arabian Sea or Gulf of Oman coastline, and descends across the Deccan Plateau into Bangalore. The Alps crossing is the most visually dramatic segment, followed by the arid Iranian plateau and the transition to the green Deccan landscape over western India.