About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Amsterdam. Left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — Edinburgh's dramatic volcanic cityscape on departure and Amsterdam's canal city on approach. During the cruise over the North Sea, neither side offers much, but the left side also catches the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire coastlines of England as the route tracks southeast before crossing the water.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Edinburgh typically departs eastward on runway 06 or westward on runway 24. On an eastbound departure (06), the left side gives you Edinburgh city centre, the castle on its volcanic rock, and Arthur's Seat clearly visible below. On a westbound departure (24), left side still captures the Firth of Forth and its bridges as you bank southeast toward the route. Notable sights include: Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock, Arthur's Seat (Holyrood Park), Firth of Forth and the three Forth bridges, Edinburgh city grid.
What can I see when landing at Schiphol in Amsterdam?
When landing at Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Schiphol's most common arrival runways bring aircraft in from the northeast or east. On approach from the northeast (runway 18C/18R direction), the left side looks west and south over the flat Dutch polder landscape, the IJ lake system, and central Amsterdam's canal ring is visible to the left as you descend. The right side faces open North Sea and featureless flat land. Notable sights include: Amsterdam canal ring (UNESCO World Heritage grachtengordel), IJmeer and IJsselmeer, Haarlemmermeerpolder reclaimed land, Amsterdam city skyline.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Amsterdam?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Schiphol (AMS) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
What does the Edinburgh to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
The route tracks southeast from Edinburgh, crossing the Scottish Borders and northern England before reaching the North Sea coast near the Humber Estuary or Lincolnshire. The flight then crosses the southern North Sea — largely featureless open water — before making landfall over the Dutch coast near IJmuiden or the Hook of Holland, then descending over the flat polder landscape into Schiphol.