The left side wins overall because the Julian Alps on approach to Ljubljana are among the most dramatic mountain views in central Europe. While the right side at takeoff gives good Amsterdam views, the left side also captures the Rhine valley crossing over Germany and the alpine foothills of Bavaria and Austria during the cruise portion of the flight.
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Flight Path
Amsterdam to Ljubliana is 605 miles (974 km), a flight of about 2 hours.
The route crosses the Rhine River over western Germany, then tracks over the Black Forest and Baden-Württemberg, crosses into Bavaria over Munich's general area, then passes over the Austrian Alps including the Inn Valley and Salzburg region before descending into Slovenia. The Bavarian Alps and Austrian Alps are the dominant midpoint feature, visible on both sides but more extensively on the left (south) side as the aircraft approaches Slovenia.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AMS
RIGHTSchiphol typically departs eastward on runways 18R/36L or 06/24. On an eastbound departure toward Slovenia, the aircraft climbs out over the eastern Netherlands. The right side gives you a clear view south over the flat Dutch polder landscape, the city of Amsterdam, and the IJ waterway system.
Landing at LJU
LEFTLjubljana airport sits north of the city, and aircraft typically approach from the west or northwest on runway 12/30. On approach from the west, the left side faces south toward Ljubljana city and the Julian Alps rising dramatically behind it, with the Kamnik-Savinja Alps visible to the northeast.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Ljubljana (LJU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Ljubliana. The left side wins overall because the Julian Alps on approach to Ljubljana are among the most dramatic mountain views in central Europe. While the right side at takeoff gives good Amsterdam views, the left side also captures the Rhine valley crossing over Germany and the alpine foothills of Bavaria and Austria during the cruise portion of the 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 eastward on runways 18R/36L or 06/24. On an eastbound departure toward Slovenia, the aircraft climbs out over the eastern Netherlands. The right side gives you a clear view south over the flat Dutch polder landscape, the city of Amsterdam, and the IJ waterway system. Notable sights include: Amsterdam city center and canal ring, IJ waterway and Amsterdam harbour, Amstel River corridor, flat polder farmland grid southeast of the city.
What can I see when landing at Ljubljana in Ljubliana?
When landing at Ljubljana (LJU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Ljubljana airport sits north of the city, and aircraft typically approach from the west or northwest on runway 12/30. On approach from the west, the left side faces south toward Ljubljana city and the Julian Alps rising dramatically behind it, with the Kamnik-Savinja Alps visible to the northeast. Notable sights include: Julian Alps including Triglav massif to the southwest, Kamnik-Savinja Alps to the north, Ljubljana city and Ljubljana Castle hill, Sava River valley below the approach path.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Ljubliana?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Ljubljana (LJU) takes about 2 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 605 miles (974 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Amsterdam to Ljubliana flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Rhine River over western Germany, then tracks over the Black Forest and Baden-Württemberg, crosses into Bavaria over Munich's general area, then passes over the Austrian Alps including the Inn Valley and Salzburg region before descending into Slovenia. The Bavarian Alps and Austrian Alps are the dominant midpoint feature, visible on both sides but more extensively on the left (south) side as the aircraft approaches Slovenia.