Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Reykjavik. While the right side wins at takeoff for the Amsterdam and North Sea views, the left side dominates the majority of the flight. Tracking northwest over the North Sea and then across the open North Atlantic, the left side faces generally south and southwest, giving better views of the Scottish coastline if the route clips it, and critically delivers the superior Reykjavik arrival with Mount Esja and the city. The left side also catches any views of the Faroe Islands if the routing passes near them.

During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Schiphol typically departs northwest on runway 36C/36L or northeast on 06, and the route to Reykjavik tracks northwest. A right-side seat gives you views over Amsterdam city center, the IJ waterway, and the open North Sea as you climb out heading northwest. The left side faces inland toward the flat Dutch polder landscape with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Amsterdam city center and canal ring, IJ waterway and Amsterdam harbour, North Sea coastline with barrier beaches, IJmeer/IJsselmeer lake to the east briefly visible.

When landing at Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Reykjavik domestic airport (RKV) sits on the Seltjarnarnes peninsula and aircraft typically approach from the northeast or east over Faxaflói Bay. A left-side seat on approach gives you the Reykjavik cityscape, Hallgrímskirkja church tower, and Mount Esja across the bay. The right side faces inland toward the lava fields and geothermal areas of the interior. Notable sights include: Mount Esja across Faxaflói Bay, Reykjavik city center and Hallgrímskirkja, Faxaflói Bay itself, Seltjarnarnes peninsula and lighthouse.

The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Reykjavik (RKV) takes Approximately 3 hours.

The route crosses the northern North Sea, potentially passing near the Shetland Islands or Faroe Islands depending on exact routing. The Norwegian Sea and North Atlantic dominate the mid-flight view — largely open ocean with occasional cloud breaks revealing dark grey water. At higher latitudes the sea ice edge may be visible in winter months far to the north. The Faroe Islands, if the route passes within 50-80 miles, appear as dark rocky outcrops rising steeply from the ocean surface.