Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Stockholm. While takeoff offers pleasant Surrey scenery, the landing approach into Stockholm provides more dramatic and distinctive geography. Lake Mälaren and the archipelago islands create far more visually interesting features than the relatively uniform English countryside at departure.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the North Downs and the Thames Valley as the aircraft climbs southeastward from Gatwick. You'll see the patchwork of Surrey's agricultural land and suburban sprawl receding beneath you, with the Thames winding through the landscape to your left in the middle distance. Notable sights include: Thames Valley, North Downs, Surrey countryside, English Channel (distant southern horizon).

When landing at Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Arlanda. You'll see Lake Mälaren (Sweden's third-largest lake) on your left as you approach from the southwest, followed by the Stockholm archipelago's islands and waterways. The final approach offers views of the lake system and surrounding forests that characterize the region. Notable sights include: Lake Mälaren, Stockholm archipelago islands, Uppland forests, Baltic Sea (distant eastern horizon).

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Arlanda (ARN) takes 2h 15m.

North Sea coastline (Norfolk/Suffolk coast visible during climb), Frisian Islands and Dutch coast, German Bight region, Danish straits (Great Belt or Øresund depending on routing), southern Swedish coastline including Scania region, and the transition from North Sea to Baltic geography