Loading map...

TOS destination photo
SVG destination photo

TOSSVG

Which side of the plane to sit from Tromsø Airport, (Tromso) to Stavanger Airport Sola (Stavanger)?

Our Recommendation
9.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of Norway's iconic coastline, including the dramatic Lofoten archipelago and the transition from rugged fjords to the sandy beaches of the south.

Right Side Highlights
9.2
⛰️

Lofoten Wall

The dramatic mountain chain of the Lofoten islands stretches out into the Norwegian Sea early in the flight.

🏙️

Bodø & Helgeland

Views of the coastal city of Bodø followed by the thousands of islands that make up the Helgeland coast.

🏔️

The Seven Sisters

The legendary mountain range near Sandnessjøen is clearly visible from the coastal flight path.

🌉

Atlantic Ocean Road

Near Kristiansund, look for the iconic winding bridges connecting the small islands along the coast.

🏖️

Jæren Beaches

As you descend into Stavanger, the landscape shifts to the rare, flat sandy beaches of the south.

The right side is generally the best for coastal scenery. Sit behind the wing for unobstructed photos of Lofoten. If flying in the afternoon, the sun will be on this side, providing excellent lighting for the coastline but requiring sunglasses. Watch for the unique 'hole' in Torghatten mountain as you pass Brønnøysund.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
🏔️

Lyngen Alps

Visible shortly after takeoff from Tromsø, these jagged peaks provide a dramatic start to the journey.

❄️

Svartisen Glacier

Norway's second-largest glacier appears as a massive ice field as you fly over the Nordland region.

🗻

Saltfjellet

The flight crosses the Arctic Circle over this mountainous plateau, often covered in snow year-round.

🧊

Jostedalsbreen

Continental Europe's largest glacier can be seen as a sprawling white expanse inland from the coast.

⛰️

Hardangervidda

A vast mountain plateau that dominates the landscape as you head into the final third of the flight.

Choose the left side for inland mountain views and the massive glaciers of central Norway. In winter, this side is ideal for spotting the Aurora Borealis away from the setting sun. Look for the deep, narrow incisions of the inner fjords about 45-60 minutes into the flight.

Top Activities in Stavanger
Route Information

Distance: 1,355 km (842 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min

Departure: TOS (69.68329620361328, 18.91889953613281)

Arrival: SVG (58.876701354, 5.637780189500001)

Route Type: Domestic

Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.