About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Kastrup (CPH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Copenhagen. The right side wins overall because the departure view over Amsterdam's canal ring and the IJmeer is more visually rich than the left side offers at that stage, and during the cruise the right side tracks the southern Baltic and Danish island coastlines. The left side's Øresund Bridge view on landing is excellent but brief, and the right side provides more sustained interest across the full flight.
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 northeast on runway 36C/36L toward Copenhagen, meaning the right side faces east over Amsterdam city center and the IJ waterway. You get a clear view of the urban grid, the port of Amsterdam, and the IJmeer as the aircraft climbs out. Notable sights include: Amsterdam city center canal ring, Port of Amsterdam (Westelijk Havengebied), IJmeer lake, Almere new town across the water.
What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?
When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Kastrup typically receives aircraft from the west or southwest, with runway 22L/22R approaches coming in over the Øresund strait. The left side faces south and east, giving a direct view over the Øresund, the Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark to Sweden, and the Swedish coastline at Malmö. Notable sights include: Øresund strait, Øresund Bridge (including the artificial Peberholm island), Malmö city waterfront (Sweden), Copenhagen harbor and Amager Fælled.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Copenhagen?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Kastrup (CPH) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
What does the Amsterdam to Copenhagen flight path pass over?
The route crosses the IJsselmeer (large enclosed freshwater lake in the Netherlands), then tracks northeast over the flat coastal lowlands of Friesland and Groningen, crosses the Wadden Sea and its chain of barrier islands (West Frisian Islands), then transits the North Sea briefly before crossing the Danish coast near Esbjerg or Jutland, passing over the flat Danish peninsula and the Little Belt strait, then descending over the Danish islands of Funen and Zealand toward Copenhagen