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ARN → SPU
Which side of the plane to sit from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (Stockholm) to Split Airport (Split)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of the Alps, the Right Side is the clear winner for the spectacular descent into Split. Passengers on the right enjoy panoramic views of the turquoise Adriatic Sea and the iconic Kornati and Dalmatian island chains during the final 20 minutes of the flight.
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Lake Vättern
Views of Sweden's second-largest lake and the charming town of Jönköping at its southern tip.
Øresund Bridge
If the flight path skews west, you can spot the massive bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden near Malmö.
Hohe Tauern
A spectacular traverse over the highest peaks of the Austrian Alps, including views toward Grossglockner.
Kornati Archipelago
A stunning dense cluster of nearly 100 uninhabited, barren islands in the deep blue Adriatic Sea.
Island of Šolta & Brač
As the plane banks for its final turn into Split Airport, look down for crystal clear waters and coastal villages.
The right side is superior for evening flights as you'll see the sunset over the Adriatic. On the descent into SPU, the plane usually flies south along the coastline before turning left into the bay; the right side faces the open sea and the islands throughout this scenic maneuver. Choose a seat ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the alpine glaciers.
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Stockholm Archipelago
Aerial views of the thousands of small islands and coastal inlets of the Baltic Sea immediately after takeoff.
Prague & Central Europe
Clear views of the Vltava River and the red-roofed sprawl of the Czech capital if the flight corridor is slightly eastern.
Dachstein Mountains
The dramatic limestone peaks of the Austrian Alps, often capped with snow even in late spring.
Velebit Range
The rugged, grey limestone ridges of Croatia's largest mountain range bordering the coast.
Split City & Marjan Hill
A view of the historic city center, Diocletian's Palace, and the lush green Marjan forest park just before touchdown.
Sit on the left if you want a view of the city of Split itself during the final approach. For morning flights, this side will be in direct sunlight, so keep your window shade down initially to avoid glare, but raise it once over the Alps for high-contrast mountain photography.
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Get eSIMs for CroatiaDistance: 1,795 km (1,115 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)
Arrival: SPU (43.53889846801758, 16.29800033569336)
Route Type: International
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