About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ljubljana (LJU) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ljubliana to Amsterdam. The right side delivers the most dramatic scenery of the flight during the critical takeoff phase over the Julian and Kamnik-Savinja Alps. The mid-flight over Germany and the Rhine valley also favors the right side with views of the Rhine River and Black Forest. The landing approach to Schiphol is relatively flat on both sides, so the alpine departure on the right outweighs the modest advantage of the left on landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Ljubljana in Ljubliana?
During takeoff from Ljubljana (LJU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Ljubljana's runway 31 departure (northwest) puts the Julian Alps and Kamnik-Savinja Alps on the right side. You get a clear view of the Sava River valley and the Ljubljana Basin as the aircraft climbs northwest. The right side faces the dramatic alpine terrain rather than the flatter Pannonian plain to the east. Notable sights include: Julian Alps (Triglav massif), Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Sava River valley, Ljubljana city center and castle hill.
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 typically uses runway 18C/36C or 18R/36L for arrivals from the southeast. An approach from the southeast on a northwesterly heading puts Amsterdam city, the IJ waterway, and the western Netherlands polder landscape on the left side. You get the Amsterdam canal ring and the North Sea coast in view on the left. Notable sights include: Amsterdam canal ring district, IJ waterway and Amsterdam harbor, North Sea coastline, Dutch polder landscape with characteristic field patterns.
How long is the flight from Ljubliana to Amsterdam?
The flight from Ljubljana (LJU) to Schiphol (AMS) takes Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
What does the Ljubliana to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
After crossing the Austrian Alps, the route passes over southern Germany including the Bavarian plateau and the Danube valley near Ulm. The Rhine River and Rhine Rift Valley are crossed near Karlsruhe or Mannheim. The route then tracks northwest over the Ruhr industrial region and the flat North German Plain before descending into the Netherlands. The Black Forest ridgeline is visible to the right during the German transit.