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LYR → OSL
Which side of the plane to sit from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (Svalbard) to Oslo Lufthavn (Oslo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic scenery, including the jagged western coast of Svalbard, the iconic Lofoten archipelago, and the highest peaks of the Jotunheimen mountain range on the approach to Oslo.
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Spitsbergen West Coast
Dramatic views of the sharp, alpine peaks that gave the island its name, alongside deep blue fjords.
South Cape (Sørkapp)
The narrow, glacier-covered southern tip of Svalbard where the Arctic and Barents seas meet.
Lofoten Wall
One of the world's most beautiful sights: a massive chain of volcanic peaks rising directly from the Norwegian Sea.
Jotunheimen National Park
Views of Norway's highest mountains, including Galdhøpiggen, often visible during the cruise phase.
Oslofjord Approach
A beautiful descent over the islands and inlets of the Oslofjord before touching down at Gardermoen.
The right side is the definitive choice for daytime flights. Request a seat behind the wing to capture the contrast between the plane's engine and the Lofoten islands. During the mid-flight crossing, watch for the distinct transition from Arctic ice-scapes to the lush green (or snow-covered) fjords of the Norwegian mainland. This side also avoids the direct glare of the afternoon sun on southbound flights.
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Adventdalen Tundra
Panoramic views of the braided river systems and wide valleys immediately after departure from Longyearbyen.
Nordenskiöld Land
A stunning look at the expansive glaciers and plateau-shaped mountains of central Spitsbergen.
Barents Sea Crossing
Vast ocean views where you can often spot sea ice patterns during the spring and early summer months.
Finnmark Coastline
The rugged, windswept cliffs of Norway's northernmost county as the plane reaches the mainland.
Eastern Wilderness
Dense taiga forests and the rolling hills of the Swedish border region during the descent.
Sit on the left if you are traveling during the winter months for the best chance to spot the Aurora Borealis over the dark Barents Sea. In summer, the low sun from the north-northeast provides excellent lighting for photographing the eastern glaciers of Svalbard shortly after takeoff. Keep an eye out for Bear Island (Bjørnøya) roughly 45 minutes into the flight.
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Get eSIMs for NorwayDistance: 2,022 km (1,256 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 42 min
Departure: LYR (78.246101379395, 15.465600013733)
Arrival: OSL (60.121, 11.0502)
Route Type: Domestic
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