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NYO → SKP
Which side of the plane to sit from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (Stockholm) to Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (Skopje)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic High Tatras mountains in Slovakia and the impressive Šar Mountains range during the final descent into North Macedonia.
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Öland and Gotland
Glimpses of Sweden's largest islands across the Baltic Sea during the initial cruise phase.
High Tatras
Spectacular jagged alpine peaks forming the natural border between Poland and Slovakia.
Danube Bend
The scenic curve of the Danube River as it flows through the Hungarian landscape towards Budapest.
Zlatibor Region
The diverse topography of central Serbia, featuring deep green valleys and limestone plateaus.
Šar Mountains
Stunning snow-capped peaks (seasonal) that dominate the horizon as you approach Skopje Airport.
The High Tatras are the geographic highlight of this route; they usually appear roughly 60 to 75 minutes after departure. For evening flights, the right side provides beautiful sunset views over the Balkan peninsula as you approach Skopje.
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Nyköping Archipelago
View of the rugged Swedish coastline and small islands immediately after takeoff from Skavsta.
Gdańsk Bay
The transition from the Baltic Sea to the Polish coastline near the Tricity area.
Warsaw Perimeter
A distant view of the Polish capital's growing skyline depending on the specific airway.
Eastern Carpathians
The rolling, forested ridges of the Carpathian range near the border of Poland and Slovakia.
Osogovo Mountains
Dramatic mountain views on the left during the descent into the Skopje valley.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun as you travel south. Watch for the contrast between the flat Polish plains and the sudden rise of the Balkan mountains toward the end of the trip.
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Get eSIMs for MacedoniaDistance: 1,899 km (1,180 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: NYO (58.78860092163086, 16.912200927734375)
Arrival: SKP (41.961601, 21.621401)
Route Type: International
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