About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Palma De Mallorca to Amsterdam. Right-side seats win overall because the takeoff from Palma offers more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery (the Serra de Tramuntana is a striking mountain range), while the landing approach into Amsterdam is relatively flat and uniform. The takeoff experience provides greater visual interest.
What can I see during takeoff from Palma De Mallorca in Palma De Mallorca?
During takeoff from Palma De Mallorca (PMI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Palma. The range runs along Mallorca's northwestern coast and is clearly visible during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Serra de Tramuntana (northwest), Palma Bay (south), Mallorca coastline (east), Mediterranean Sea (south and east).
What can I see when landing at Schiphol in Amsterdam?
When landing at Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach into Amsterdam. The aircraft descends from the southeast, and left-side passengers see the Ijsselmeer (large inland lake) and the flat Dutch polder landscape with its distinctive grid of waterways and fields. Notable sights include: Ijsselmeer (major freshwater lake), North Holland polder fields (geometric canal systems), Markermeer (to the east), Amsterdam city center (final approach).
How long is the flight from Palma De Mallorca to Amsterdam?
The flight from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Schiphol (AMS) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Palma De Mallorca to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Mediterranean Sea northeastward, passing over the Balearic Sea. At cruise altitude (around 35,000 feet), passengers may glimpse the southern coast of France and the Rhône River delta region in the distance, though these are subtle features. The flight then transitions over the Bay of Biscay and into French and Belgian airspace before descending into the Netherlands. The most notable midpoint feature is the transition from Mediterranean blue water to the darker waters and coastlines of the Bay of Biscay and northern European waters.