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SAW → ARN
Which side of the plane to sit from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (Istanbul) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (Stockholm)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior experience due to the spectacular entry into Swedish airspace, providing a bird's-eye view of the world-famous Stockholm Archipelago.
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Black Sea Coastline
Enjoy views of the golden sands and resort towns along the Bulgarian and Romanian Black Sea coast.
Carpathian Mountains
The eastern stretches of the dramatic Romanian mountains offer deep green valleys and sharp ridgelines.
Baltic Sea Traffic
Watch for massive ferries and cargo ships navigating the busy shipping lanes between Poland and Scandinavia.
Stockholm Archipelago
The flight's highlight: thousands of small, forested islands and rocky outcrops as you descend into Arlanda.
The approach into Stockholm is legendary; ensure you are on the right side for the 15-20 minute descent to catch the island mosaic. Morning flights provide excellent side-lighting on the Romanian mountains, making them pop against the landscape.
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The Bosphorus
A stunning view of the bridges and the narrow strait separating Asia and Europe immediately after takeoff from SAW.
Balkan Mountains
Fly over the rugged central mountain ranges of Bulgaria with views of Vitosha and the Rila peaks.
Warsaw Skyline
On clear days, the dense cluster of skyscrapers in the Polish capital is visible as the flight path cuts through Central Europe.
Continental Sunset
For late afternoon departures, this side provides a continuous view of the sun setting over the European horizon.
For the best views of the Istanbul urban sprawl and the Bosphorus, sit forward of the wing on the left. This side is also ideal for evening flights to avoid direct sun glare while catching the twilight colors over Poland.
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Get eSIMs for SwedenDistance: 2,230 km (1,386 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 58 min
Departure: SAW (40.898601532, 29.3092002869)
Arrival: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)
Route Type: International
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