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Which side of the plane to sit from Faro Airport (Faro) to Oslo Lufthavn (Oslo)?

Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a consistent view of the Atlantic coastline through Portugal and France, followed by a dramatic entry into Norwegian airspace over the rugged southern coastline and fjords.

Left Side Highlights
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Algarve Coastline

Deep blue views of the Atlantic Ocean meeting the southern cliffs of Portugal shortly after takeoff.

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Brittany Peninsula

The jagged, rocky coastline of western France, often visible when the flight path bypasses the Bay of Biscay.

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English Channel

Watch for busy shipping lanes and distant views of the UK's southern coast if visibility is clear.

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North Sea Wind Farms

Massive offshore wind installations appearing as white dots against the dark sea near the Dutch and German borders.

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Norwegian Archipelagos

Breathtaking views of the thousands of tiny islands and rocky outcrops of the Telemark and Vestfold regions during descent.

Choose a seat behind the wing to capture the contrast between the Atlantic blue and the green European continent. On late afternoon flights, this side offers a spectacular sunset over the water for the majority of the journey.

Right Side Highlights
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Iberian Interior

The dry, mountainous landscapes of central Spain and the Portuguese border regions.

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Bordeaux Wine Regions

The patchwork of famous vineyards across the Aquitaine basin in southwest France.

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Randstad Urban Sprawl

Dense clusters of Dutch cities including Rotterdam and Amsterdam as you transit northern Europe.

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Danish Coastline

The flat, green expanse of the Jutland peninsula and the Limfjord area.

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Oslo Cityscape

A beautiful view of the Oslofjord and the city's unique architecture if the plane approaches from the south.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the glare of the sun. It provides a more terrestrial view of Europe's diverse geography, from the arid south to the lush, water-interlaced north. During the final approach, keep an eye out for the Holmenkollen ski jump visible on the hills.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,902 km (1,803 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 52 min

Departure: FAO (37.0144004822, -7.965909957889999)

Arrival: OSL (60.121, 11.0502)

Route Type: International

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