About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Vigra (AES) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Alesund to Oslo. Right-side seats dominate both takeoff and landing on this route. The departure from Vigra offers the most dramatic scenery—the Geirangerfjord and Sunnmøre Alps are world-class visual features. The landing view into Oslo is less spectacular but still worthwhile. Right wins overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Vigra in Alesund?
During takeoff from Vigra (AES), sit on the Right side for the best views. Vigra typically departs runway 11 (northeast heading). Right-side seats face toward the Sunnmøre Alps and Geirangerfjord area as you climb out over the Norwegian coast, giving immediate views of the dramatic fjord-and-mountain terrain that defines this region. Notable sights include: Geirangerfjord (deep blue water cutting inland between steep walls), Sunnmøre Alps (jagged peaks rising 4,000–5,000 feet), Storfjorden (broader water body to the north), coastal archipelago with scattered islands.
What can I see when landing at Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo?
When landing at Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Oslo Gardermoen typically uses runways 01L/01R (northbound) or 19L/19R (southbound) depending on wind. On a northbound approach (01L/01R), left-side seats face west and southwest, offering views of the Oslofjord, the city's eastern districts, and the forested terrain of Akershus county as you descend into the airport. Notable sights include: Oslofjord (wide water body with islands and peninsulas), Oslo city center and harbor district (visible as urban grid), Akershus Fortress (small but distinctive on a peninsula), forested ridges of the Oslo region (boreal forest with lakes).
How long is the flight from Alesund to Oslo?
The flight from Vigra (AES) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Alesund to Oslo flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses inland from the coast, passing over the Romboleden valley and the forested terrain of Oppland and Hedmark counties. The Gudbrandsdalslagen river valley becomes visible in the descent phase. No major mountain ranges block the route—this is a relatively low-altitude crossing of central-southern Norway's rolling forested landscape. In clear conditions, you may glimpse Lillehammer and the Mjøsa lake region on the approach to Oslo.