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BGO → AES
Which side of the plane to sit from Bergen Airport Flesland (Bergen) to Ålesund Airport (Alesund)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic fjord landscapes in the world, including the massive Sognefjord and the sharp Sunnmøre Alps.
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Sognefjord
A spectacular cross-section view of Norway's longest and deepest fjord shortly after takeoff.
Jostedalsbreen Glacier
Distant views of the massive white ice cap, the largest glacier in continental Europe.
Nordfjord
Deep valleys carved by ice, showing the transition from the coast to the high interior mountains.
Sunnmøre Alps
The jagged, snow-capped peaks rising directly from the fjords as you enter the Møre og Romsdal region.
Ålesund City
The iconic Art Nouveau city center built across several islands, visible just before the final turn to land.
The right side is significantly more scenic for mountain lovers. For the best photography, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the deep fjords. During winter, look for the 'Alpenglow' effect on the Sunnmøre Alps peaks. Ask for a seat well away from the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the deep valley floors.
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Øygarden Archipelago
An intricate network of thousands of small islands and bridges immediately north of Bergen.
The North Sea
Vast, unobstructed views of the Atlantic horizon and major coastal shipping routes.
Stadlandet Peninsula
The rugged westernmost point of the mainland, where the North Sea meets the Norwegian Sea.
Valderøya Approach
Low-altitude views of the flat, historic islands surrounding Ålesund airport during the final descent.
Sit on the left if you want to see the dramatic coastline and avoid the afternoon sun glare. It is particularly good for sunset flights over the ocean. Keep an eye out for the historic lighthouses dotting the small outer islands during the middle part of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for NorwayDistance: 257 km (160 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: BGO (60.29339981, 5.218140125)
Arrival: AES (62.5625, 6.119699954986572)
Route Type: Domestic
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