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MHQ → ARN
Which side of the plane to sit from Mariehamn Airport (Mariehamn) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (Stockholm)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more detailed view of the northern Åland archipelago and the rugged coastline of the Roslagen region as you approach the Swedish mainland.
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Eckerö Coastline
The westernmost part of Åland, known for its historic Mail and Customs House and beautiful granite shores.
Roslagen Wilderness
Dense Swedish pine forests and rocky inlets as the plane crosses the mainland border near Grisslehamn.
Northern Skerries
An intricate labyrinth of uninhabited islands and reefs that make up the northern section of the Stockholm archipelago.
Uppland Countryside
The final descent offers views of the flat, fertile agricultural plains and historic farmsteads surrounding Arlanda.
Arlanda Terminal View
Depending on the wind direction, you may get a sweeping view of the airport's runways and the iconic control tower during landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights when the sun is in the south, providing perfect lighting for the islands. Because the flight is extremely short (often under 30 minutes in the air), keep your window blind up from the moment you board to catch the rapid transition from island to mainland.
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Mariehamn Harbours
View the West and East harbours of Mariehamn, including the famous four-masted museum ship Pommern, shortly after takeoff.
Sea of Åland
Cross the narrow but deep stretch of the Baltic Sea that separates the Åland Islands from the Swedish coast.
Kapellskär Port
A busy maritime hub on the Swedish coast where major ferries from Finland and Estonia dock.
Southern Archipelago
The southern fringe of the Stockholm Skärgården, featuring thousands of tiny summer cottage-dotted islands.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is excellent for spotting the massive Baltic cruise ferries that traverse the same route below. Look for the lighthouse at Märket if the flight path tracks slightly south.
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Get eSIMs for SwedenDistance: 122 km (76 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: MHQ (60.122200012207, 19.898199081421)
Arrival: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)
Route Type: International
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