Seeing Erasmusbrug from a planeup to 4 ★
Nicknamed the Swan for its bent white pylon, it opened in 1996 across the Maas in Rotterdam. Look for it beneath the towers of the Kop van Zuid.
7 of our routes pass it. Netherlands · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Amsterdam to Barcelona: sit on the right, on the climb, 6 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam to Barcelona | Right | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Amsterdam to Paris | Right | 6 min after takeoff |
| Amsterdam to Geneva | Right | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Amsterdam to Nice | Right | on the climb, 6 min after takeoff |
| Amsterdam to Madrid | Right | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
| Barcelona to Amsterdam | Right | on the way down |
| Zurich to Amsterdam | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Erasmusbrug from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (7 of 7). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Erasmusbrug from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Erasmusbrug at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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Rotterdam The Hague Europoort Madurodam Slufterdam wind farm Amsterdam (AMS) Barcelona (BCN) Paris (CDG) Geneva (GVA) All routes