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BLQ → ARN
Which side of the plane to sit from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (Bologna) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (Stockholm)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Stockholm Archipelago during the final descent and a clearer view of the Baltic islands and the dramatic Dolomite range.
The Dolomites
Stunning limestone formations of the Italian Alps visible immediately after takeoff.
Berlin Panorama
On clear days, the TV Tower and the dense urban grid of Berlin are visible to the east.
Rügen Island
The white chalk cliffs and sandy shores of Germany's largest island in the Baltic Sea.
Öland and Gotland
Strategic views of Sweden's largest islands as the plane moves across the Baltic.
Stockholm Archipelago
The 'Skärgård'—thousands of pine-covered islands—visible during the descent into Arlanda.
This is the 'money side' for the approach into Stockholm. Keep your camera ready 15-20 minutes before landing for the archipelago. For morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so window shades may be down; however, the lighting for the Dolomites at sunrise is spectacular.
Tyrolian Alps
Dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Western Austrian Alps shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Munich Skyline
Distal views of the Bavarian capital and the Allianz Arena as you head north.
Thuringian Forest
Dense green carpets of central Germany's famous highlands.
Oresund Bridge
The massive bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden is often visible on the western horizon.
Lake Vättern
The long, narrow blue expanse of Sweden's second-largest lake.
Sit here on afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Baltic Sea. Watch the Alps roughly 20-25 minutes after departure from Bologna. During winter, this side avoids the harsh morning sun glare, making it better for photography during the early hours.
Distance: 1,739 km (1,081 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 19 min
Departure: BLQ (44.5354, 11.2887)
Arrival: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)
Route Type: International
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