Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Bari. The left side wins overall because the Bari landing approach delivers a genuinely spectacular view of the Adriatic coast and Bari's old town peninsula — one of the more distinctive urban coastal approaches in southern Italy. The takeoff right-side advantage is real but the Dutch landscape is relatively flat and subtle. Left-side passengers also get views of the Alps crossing and the Adriatic during cruise.

During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Schiphol typically departs southbound or eastbound on runways 18R/36L or 06/24. On a southeast departure toward Italy, the right side gives you the city of Amsterdam to the north-northeast, the IJ river, and the patchwork of polders and canals of the Dutch lowlands. The left side faces open flat farmland with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Amsterdam city center and canal ring, IJ river and Amsterdam harbour, Haarlemmer polder wetlands, Amstel river corridor heading south.

When landing at Palese Macchie (BRI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Bari Palese typically lands on runway 07/25. On approach from the northwest on runway 07, the left side faces south over the Adriatic coastline and the city of Bari itself — the old town peninsula, the port, and the urban grid are clearly visible. The right side looks inland over flat Apulian farmland with little to distinguish it. Notable sights include: Bari old town peninsula and port, Adriatic Sea coastline, Bari urban grid and harbour, flat Murge plateau inland.

The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Palese Macchie (BRI) takes Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes.

The route crosses eastern Belgium and Luxembourg, then transits the Rhine Valley and southern Germany. The Alps appear roughly over Austria or northern Italy — the Brenner Pass corridor and the Dolomites are visible from altitude on clear days. The Po Valley in northern Italy is a broad flat agricultural plain easily identifiable. The Apennine spine of central Italy is crossed before descending toward the Adriatic coast and the flat heel of the Italian boot.