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VDS → VAW
Which side of the plane to sit from Vadsø Airport (Vadsø) to Vardø Airport, Svartnes (Vardø)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the rugged Arctic coastline of the Varanger Peninsula, including famous bird cliffs and remote tundra landscapes.
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Vadsø Townscape
Aerial views of the administrative center of Finnmark immediately following departure from VDS.
Ekkerøy Nature Reserve
A prominent peninsula known for its massive kittiwake colonies and distinct flat-topped geology.
Arctic Tundra
Expansive views of the Varanger Peninsula National Park's treeless, sub-arctic wilderness.
Kiberg Village
A historic fishing settlement and the easternmost point of mainland Norway before the turn to Vardø.
Vardø Island
Stunning approach views of the star-shaped Vardøhus Fortress and the prominent Globus radar domes.
Sit on the left for the entire journey; the flight is exceptionally short (often under 20 minutes). Keep your camera ready from takeoff as the low Arctic sun creates dramatic textures on the tundra. In winter, this side is perfect for spotting the blue 'polar light' over the snowy cliffs.
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Varangerfjord
Broad views of the deep blue fjord, which is one of the few east-facing fjords in Norway.
Barents Sea Traffic
Watch for fishing trawlers and coastal steamers navigating the productive Arctic waters.
Russian Horizon
On very clear days, the distant silhouette of the Rybachy Peninsula in Russia is visible across the water.
While the right side is dominated by water, it is the best side for spotting 'sea smoke' during extreme cold spells in winter. Use binoculars to scan the horizon for the distant Russian coastline to the southeast.
Book Hotels in VardøDistance: 56 km (35 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 min
Departure: VDS (70.065299987793, 29.844699859619)
Arrival: VAW (70.355400085449, 31.044900894165)
Route Type: Domestic
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