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

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the iconic Hardangerjøkulen glacier and the dramatic Hallingskarvet mountain range, with a high chance of seeing Bergen city during the final descent.

Right Side Highlights
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Hallingskarvet Ridge

A massive, ancient mountain wall that towers over the plateau with sheer cliffs.

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Hardangerjøkulen

An impressive circular ice cap near Finse, famously used as the filming location for Hoth in Star Wars.

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Bergen Cityscape

During the standard approach from the north, this side offers a bird's-eye view of the Bryggen wharf and the seven mountains.

The right side is ideal for mountain enthusiasts. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the glaciers. On the descent into BGO, watch for the dramatic transition from the high mountains to the narrow fjords and the complex network of islands along the western coastline.

Left Side Highlights
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Hardangervidda

Expansive views across Northern Europe's largest mountain plateau, home to wild reindeer herds.

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Folgefonna Glacier

To the southwest, the glistening white ice cap of Norway's third-largest glacier is often visible.

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Southern Hardangerfjord

Deep blue vistas of the southern fjord branches and the rugged islands of Tysnes and Stord.

Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side provides a broader perspective of the plateau's vastness. Keep an eye out for Gaustatoppen, the distinctive conical peak to the south, during the first half of the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 323 km (201 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 32 min

Departure: OSL (60.121, 11.0502)

Arrival: BGO (60.29339981, 5.218140125)

Route Type: Domestic

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