About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Luqa (MLA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Malta. While the takeoff offers interesting Dutch landscape views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the Mediterranean, limestone cliffs, and smaller islands create a more memorable window experience than the flat polders.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the North Sea coast and the Dutch inland waterways as the aircraft climbs southeastward. You'll see the flat polder landscape with its distinctive canal network stretching toward the horizon. Notable sights include: North Sea coastline, Markermeer lake, Dutch polder canal grid, IJsselmeer lake.
What can I see when landing at Luqa in Malta?
When landing at Luqa (MLA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Malta. You'll see the Mediterranean coastline, the island's limestone cliffs, and the smaller islands of Gozo and Comino to the northwest as you approach from the north. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea, Malta's northern coastline with limestone cliffs, Gozo island, Comino island.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Malta?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Luqa (MLA) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Amsterdam to Malta flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Alps (visible as a distant mountain range during the southern climb through central Europe), then passes over the Adriatic Sea, with views of the Italian peninsula to the east and the Balkans to the west at cruise altitude. The transition from temperate European landscape to Mediterranean geography is gradual but noticeable.