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LandingLEFT

Öresund Bridge, Saltholm Island, Swedish coast near Malmö

🛬 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 landing at Kastrup (CPH)?

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 can I see when arriving at Copenhagen?

Arriving at Kastrup in Copenhagen, passengers on the Left side enjoy views of Öresund Bridge, Saltholm Island, Swedish coast near Malmö, southern Amager coastline. 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.

What factors affect the best window seat landing at Kastrup?

The best window seat landing at Kastrup (CPH) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Copenhagen (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.