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TOS → VDS
Which side of the plane to sit from Tromsø Airport, (Tromso) to Vadsø Airport (Vadsø)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Lyngen Alps, featuring massive glaciers and jagged peaks, followed by the vast tundra of Finnmarksvidda and the deep inland fjords.
Lyngen Alps Glaciers
Immediate post-takeoff views of the Strupbreen glacier and some of Norway's highest peaks.
Alta and the Altafjord
A view of the 'Northern Lights City' and its expansive, deep-blue fjord surrounded by pine forests.
Finnmarksvidda
The vast Arctic plateau, a wilderness area where you can often spot patterns of reindeer migration trails.
Tanafjord
One of the most impressive fjords in Eastern Finnmark, known for its deep blue water and surrounding Tanahorn peak.
Varangerfjord Approach
The final descent offers views over the southern coast of the Varanger Peninsula and the distant Kola Peninsula mountains.
The right side is the definitive choice for mountain lovers. Choose a window seat in the rear (rows 8-11) for the best panoramic photos of the Lyngen Alps. In winter, this side is ideal for spotting the Northern Lights during the flight, as it faces away from the coastal light pollution.
North Lyngen Alps
Dramatic views of the northernmost peaks of the Lyngen range as they drop vertically into the Arctic waters.
Barents Sea Horizon
The endless dark blue expanse of the Arctic Ocean, offering a sense of the world's edge.
Nordkinn Peninsula
The northernmost point of mainland Europe, visible as a rugged, rocky plateau jutting into the sea.
Sørøya Island
Observation of the 'Green Island of the North' with its massive sea cliffs and bird colonies.
Varanger Coastline
The stark, wind-swept northern shore of the Varanger Peninsula, characterized by its moon-like terrain.
Sit on the left if you want to see the 'edge of the world.' It is particularly stunning during the summer Midnight Sun when the ocean glows. Avoid seats 4-7 to ensure your view is not blocked by the engine housing on the Dash 8 aircraft usually used for this route.
Distance: 420 km (261 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: TOS (69.68329620361328, 18.91889953613281)
Arrival: VDS (70.065299987793, 29.844699859619)
Route Type: Domestic
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