Loading map...
NYO β MLA
Which side of the plane to sit from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (Stockholm) to Malta International Airport (Malta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Eastern Alps, the Adriatic coastline, and typically provides the best view of the Maltese islands during the final descent.
Baltic Archipelago
View the intricate network of islands and coastal inlets as you depart from the Swedish coast near NykΓΆping.
Dolomites & Eastern Alps
Cross over the jagged, limestone peaks of the Italian Dolomites, offering some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in Europe.
Venetian Lagoon
On clear days, catch a glimpse of the unique island structure of Venice and the northern Adriatic coastline.
Mount Etna
As the flight crosses Sicily, the massive snow-capped peak of Europe's most active volcano is often visible to the east.
Valletta & Grand Harbour
During the standard approach into Malta, this side usually offers a breathtaking view of the fortified capital city and the harbors.
For the best experience, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Alps and the Mediterranean. Keep your camera ready about 90 to 110 minutes into the flight for the mountain crossing. On arrival, the left side is statistically favored for views of Gozo and Comino as the plane turns for its final approach into Luqa.
Berlin & Central Germany
The route often passes near the sprawling urban area of Berlin and the dense forests of the Thuringian region.
Central Alpine Massifs
Enjoy views of the high glaciers and peaks of the Austrian and Swiss Alps transition zone.
Rome & Central Italy
Look west to see the Apennine Mountains and, depending on the airway, the distant sprawl of the Eternal City.
Mount Vesuvius
When flying south along the Italian peninsula, the distinctive cone of Vesuvius overlooking the Bay of Naples is a prominent landmark.
Sicily's West Coast
View the rugged coastline of western Sicily and the Egadi Islands as the flight makes its final leg over the sea.
The right side is excellent for afternoon or sunset flights, offering beautiful golden-hour lighting over the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Italian coast. It provides a better sense of the scale of the Italian peninsula. If the aircraft lands from the south (runway 31), you may get a closer view of the southern Maltese cliffs and the Blue Grotto area.
Distance: 2,556 km (1,588 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 24 min
Departure: NYO (58.78860092163086, 16.912200927734375)
Arrival: MLA (35.857498, 14.4775)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.