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

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most dramatic contrast, featuring the immediate ascent over the Taurus Mountains, the rugged peaks of the Balkans and Carpathians, and the scenic descent over the Oslofjord.

Left Side Highlights
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Taurus Mountains

Spectacular views of the rugged Western Taurus peaks immediately following departure from Gazipaşa.

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Aegean Coastline

Deep blue waters and the jagged shoreline of Western Anatolia and the Greek islands in the distance.

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Balkan Range

Bird's-eye view of the dense forests and rocky ridges stretching across Bulgaria and Serbia.

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Carpathian Mountains

Dramatic views of the High Tatras and the sweeping arc of the Romanian and Slovakian wilderness.

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Baltic Sea Crossing

The transition from the Polish coast into the open sea, often dotted with cargo ships and ferries.

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Oslofjord

On the standard approach to OSL, the left side captures the iconic islands and coastal towns of the fjord.

For the best experience, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Taurus and Carpathian ranges. The descent into Oslo is particularly beautiful in summer when the sun sets late, casting long shadows over the fjord islands. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the best fjord views.

Right Side Highlights
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Anatolian Plateau

The high-altitude plains of central Turkey, characterized by unique geological formations and salt lakes.

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Bucharest & Danube

Views of the Romanian capital and the sprawling blue ribbon of the Danube River snaking through Europe.

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Hungarian Great Plain

Vast, geometric agricultural landscapes and the Puszta region visible from high cruise altitude.

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Warsaw Skyline

On clear days, the high-rises of Poland's capital are visible during the transit through Central Europe.

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Swedish West Coast

The rocky archipelago near Gothenburg and the transition into the Scandinavian Peninsula.

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Norwegian Taiga

Dense evergreen forests and numerous glacial lakes as you enter Norwegian airspace from the south.

Sit on the right if you enjoy watching the sunset over Europe during afternoon flights. It also provides a great perspective of the vast agricultural patterns of Poland and Hungary. Note that during winter months, much of the northern half of this route will be in darkness for evening arrivals.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,051 km (1,896 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min

Departure: GZP (36.299217, 32.300598)

Arrival: OSL (60.121, 11.0502)

Route Type: International

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