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Which side of the plane to sit from Visby Airport (Visby) to Gothenburg City Airport (Gothenborg)?

Our Recommendation
7.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is slightly superior for its immediate views of the UNESCO-listed Visby city wall upon departure and the panoramic views of the Gothenburg city center and southern archipelago during the approach to GSE.

Left Side Highlights
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Visby Medieval Wall

A stunning aerial view of the 13th-century Hanseatic limestone wall and the ruins of St. Nicolai shortly after takeoff.

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Visby Harbour

Observation of the busy ferry terminal connecting Gotland to the mainland across the turquoise Baltic coastal waters.

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Småland Wilderness

Deep green expanses of the Swedish 'Green Gold' forests interspersed with thousands of small, mirror-like glacial lakes.

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Southern Archipelago

The scenic islands of Styrsö, Donsö, and Vrångö scattered along the coast as the plane turns toward Gothenburg.

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Gothenburg Skyline

Clear views of the Liseberg Gothia Towers and the 'Lipstick' building (Läppstiftet) near the harbor during descent.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while looking at the Swedish mainland. On departure from VBY, look down immediately to spot the cathedral towers. During the final approach to GSE, keep your camera ready for the contrast between the rocky archipelago and the industrial port of Gothenburg.

Right Side Highlights
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Lummelunda Coast

The rugged limestone cliffs and white sandy beaches of northern Gotland visible as the plane climbs.

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Tjust Archipelago

A complex labyrinth of thousands of granite islands and skerries near Västervik as you reach the mainland.

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Lake Vättern

On clear days, the vast northern horizon reveals the southern tip of Sweden's second-largest lake.

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Göta älv River

The winding path of Sweden's most significant river as it flows from Lake Vänern toward the North Sea.

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Hisingen Farmlands

The pastoral and industrial mix of Hisingen island, where the airport is located, showing the rural side of Gothenburg.

The right side is perfect for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Kattegat sea as you approach the west coast. It offers a better view of the northern archipelago (Öckerö and Hönö) if the flight path circles from the north. Watch for the massive Volvo Torslanda plant on the final approach leg.

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Route Information

Distance: 385 km (239 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 39 min

Departure: VBY (57.662799835205, 18.346200942993)

Arrival: GSE (57.7747, 11.8704)

Route Type: Domestic

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