About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Tromso (TOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Tromso. The right side wins overall because the departure over Amsterdam and the IJsselmeer is genuinely spectacular, and during cruise the right side tracks the Norwegian coastline and fjords as the route curves northeast over Scandinavia. The left side is better only on the final approach into Tromso, but the right side delivers more sustained scenery across the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Schiphol typically departs northeastward on runway 36C/36R or eastward on 18R/27, and climbing northeast gives the right side views over Amsterdam city center, the IJ river, and the distinctive polder landscape. The right side tracks over the Markermeer and IJsselmeer as the aircraft turns northeast toward Scandinavia. Notable sights include: Amsterdam city center and canal ring, IJsselmeer (large inland sea), Markermeer, Dutch polder grid pattern.
What can I see when landing at Tromso in Tromso?
When landing at Tromso (TOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tromso airport sits on the island of Tromsoya, and aircraft typically approach from the south or southwest over the fjords. The left side on approach gives views over Tromsdalstinden mountain and the Tromsdalfjord, plus the distinctive narrow sound separating Tromsoya from the mainland. Notable sights include: Tromsdalstinden peak (1,238m), Tromsoysundet strait, Tromsoya island, Kvaloya island to the west.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Tromso?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Tromso (TOS) takes Approximately 3 hours.
What does the Amsterdam to Tromso flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Skagerrak strait between Denmark and Norway, then tracks up the Norwegian coast over Rogaland and Hordaland counties with their fjord systems visible below. Further north the aircraft passes over the Trondheim region, then the dramatic landscape of Nordland with the Lofoten archipelago potentially visible to the west. Above the Arctic Circle the terrain becomes increasingly mountainous and snow-covered, with the Lyngen Alps visible to the east as the aircraft descends toward Tromso.