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Best window seat at Kastrup

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offRIGHT

Copenhagen city center and harbor, Amager island, Øresund strait with the Swedish coast faintly visible

LandingLEFT

Öresund Bridge, Saltholm Island, Swedish coast near Malmö

🛫 Taking Off from Copenhagen (CPH)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting on runway 22R, the aircraft climbs out on a southwesterly heading, banking slightly over Amager before turning. The right side gives you a great view back over central Copenhagen — the harbor, spires, and the city skyline receding into the distance — while the left mostly shows open water of the Øresund strait.
Look forCopenhagen city center and harbor, Amager island, Øresund strait with the Swedish coast faintly visible, Kastrup airport grounds below
Left window seat view during takeoff from Copenhagen (CPH) — Copenhagen city center and harbor, Amager island, Øresund strait with the Swedish coast faintly visible, Kastrup airport grounds belowLeft Side
Right window seat view during takeoff from Copenhagen (CPH) — Copenhagen city center and harbor, Amager island, Øresund strait with the Swedish coast faintly visible, Kastrup airport grounds belowRight Side

🛬 Landing at Copenhagen (CPH)

Best sideLeft
WhyOn the typical approach to runway 22L, aircraft descend from the northeast over the Öresund Strait before turning onto final over southern Amager. Sitting on the left gives you a great view of the Öresund Bridge/tunnel linking Denmark and Sweden, plus Saltholm Island and the Swedish coastline near Malmö, all just south and east of the flight path.
Look forÖresund Bridge, Saltholm Island, Swedish coast near Malmö, southern Amager coastline
Left window seat view during landing at Copenhagen (CPH) — Öresund Bridge, Saltholm Island, Swedish coast near Malmö, southern Amager coastlineLeft Side
CopenhagenPhoto: Matteo Angeloni

Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) is the largest airport in the Nordic region, with three terminals (2, 3, and CPH Go for low-cost carriers) functioning as one connected complex. It serves as a major connecting hub between Scandinavia and the rest of Europe, plus long-haul routes to North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

⛰️ Elevation20 ft
🛫 Runways3 (04L/22R, 04R/22L, 12/30)
✈️ HubSAS (Scandinavian Airlines), Norwegian Air Shuttle
📍 NearbyRKE 21 miMMX 29 miAGH 47 miHAD 75 miODE 91 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views at Kastrup (CPH)?

At Kastrup in Copenhagen: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Copenhagen city center and harbor, Amager island, Øresund strait with the Swedish coast faintly visible, Kastrup airport grounds below.

What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?

When taking off from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 22R, the aircraft climbs out on a southwesterly heading, banking slightly over Amager before turning. The right side gives you a great view back over central Copenhagen — the harbor, spires, and the city skyline receding into the distance — while the left mostly shows open water of the Øresund strait. Notable sights include: Copenhagen city center and harbor, Amager island, Øresund strait with the Swedish coast faintly visible, Kastrup airport grounds below.

What can I see when landing at Kastrup in Copenhagen?

When landing at Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical approach to runway 22L, aircraft descend from the northeast over the Öresund Strait before turning onto final over southern Amager. Sitting on the left gives you a great view of the Öresund Bridge/tunnel linking Denmark and Sweden, plus Saltholm Island and the Swedish coastline near Malmö, all just south and east of the flight path. Notable sights include: Öresund Bridge, Saltholm Island, Swedish coast near Malmö, southern Amager coastline.

What factors affect the best window seat at Kastrup?

The best window seat at Kastrup (CPH) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Copenhagen (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.