Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madrid to Stockholm. While the left side offers good mountain views during departure, the right side's Stockholm archipelago views during descent are more visually distinctive and memorable. The archipelago's intricate geography and water features provide superior scenic value for the majority of the flight's final phase.

During takeoff from Barajas (MAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range immediately north of Madrid during climb-out. The right side faces south toward flat central Spanish plains with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Sierra de Guadarrama (north), Madrid city sprawl (directly below during initial climb), Tagus River valley (visible winding through terrain to the west).

When landing at Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views of the Stockholm archipelago and Lake Mälaren during descent into Arlanda. The left side faces inland forests with less distinctive visual features. Notable sights include: Stockholm archipelago (thousands of islands and skerries), Lake Mälaren (large freshwater lake west of Stockholm), Vättern Lake (visible in distance during approach), Stockholm city center (visible on islands in the archipelago).

The flight from Barajas (MAD) to Arlanda (ARN) takes 2h 35m.

The flight path crosses the North European Plain, passing over the Vättern Lake region in southern Sweden during cruise. Notable features include the Danish coastline (visible if routing passes over Jutland), the Kattegat Strait separating Denmark and Sweden, and the transition from flat continental terrain to the forested Scandinavian landscape. The Göta Canal region and various Swedish lakes become visible during the approach to Stockholm.