About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Berlin to Oslo. Takeoff views of Berlin's river and lake system are more visually distinctive than landing views. While the Oslofjord approach is scenic, the climb-out from BER offers more concentrated geographic interest with the Spree's urban meanders and the Müggelsee system clearly visible.
What can I see during takeoff from Berlin Brandenburg in Berlin?
During takeoff from Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Right side for the best views. BER typically departs runway 25L/R heading northwest. Right-side seats offer views of the Spree River winding through Berlin's city center and the lakes of the Müggelsee system to the southeast as you climb. Left side faces industrial areas and suburban sprawl with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Spree River (central Berlin), Müggelsee lake system (southeast), Tegeler See (northwest in distance), Berlin-Köpenick industrial district.
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. OSL uses runways 01L/R and 19L/R depending on wind. On approach from the south (typical), left-side seats provide excellent views of the Oslofjord's eastern shoreline, the Follo region's forests, and the approach path over the Romerike plain. Right side faces inland forests with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Oslofjord (eastern arm), Follo forest region, Romerike agricultural plain, Oslo city skyline (final approach).
How long is the flight from Berlin to Oslo?
The flight from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Berlin to Oslo flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North German Plain heading northeast. Notable features include the Mecklenburg Lake District (Mecklenburgische Seenplatte) with its chain of glacial lakes visible around 45 minutes into flight, the Pomeranian Bay coastline approaching Denmark, and the transition into Scandinavian terrain with increasing forest coverage and water bodies as you approach southern Sweden and Norway.