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Which side of the plane to sit from Aarhus Airport (Aarhus) to Stockholm-Bromma Airport (Stockholm)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Stockholm city center and the iconic Lake Mälaren during the descent into Bromma, often passing over the city's historic landmarks.

Right Side Highlights
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Djursland Peninsula

Aerial views of the Danish coast and the rolling hills of Mols Bjerge National Park right after departure.

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Halland Coastline

The sandy beaches and coastal towns of southern Sweden come into view as you cross the water.

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Lake Vättern South

View of the southern tip of the lake near Jönköping, highlighting its narrow, elongated shape.

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Gripsholm Castle

Look for the iconic 16th-century fortress situated on the banks of Lake Mälaren during descent.

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Stockholm City Center

Incredible views of Gamla Stan (Old Town) and the Royal Palace if the wind favors a western approach.

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Lake Mälaren

The intricate network of islands and waterways that define the western entrance to Stockholm.

Keep your camera ready for the final 10 minutes of the flight. The approach to Bromma is famous for passing directly over the heart of Stockholm, offering rare low-altitude views of the City Hall and historic center. Evening flights are particularly beautiful as the city lights reflect off the surrounding water systems.

Left Side Highlights
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Kattegat Crossing

Deep blue waters of the strait separating Denmark and Sweden visible shortly after takeoff.

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Anholt Island

A glimpse of the isolated, sandy island known for its unique desert-like landscape in the middle of the sea.

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Gothenburg Northern Coast

The rugged rocky shoreline and northern archipelagos of Sweden's second-largest city.

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Lake Vättern North

Panoramic views across the northern reaches of Sweden's second-largest lake.

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Södermanland Forests

Dense expanses of Swedish pine and spruce forests dotted with thousands of small lakes.

Watch for the isolated island of Anholt in the middle of the Kattegat during the first third of the flight. During the cruise, the northern expanse of Lake Vättern is clearly visible on clear days. Morning flights provide excellent soft lighting for photographing the dense pine forests of central Sweden.

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Route Information

Distance: 550 km (342 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 55 min

Departure: AAR (56.2999992371, 10.619000434899998)

Arrival: BMA (59.35440063476562, 17.941699981689453)

Route Type: International

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