Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brussels to Reykjavik. While takeoff offers some interest, the landing into Reykjavik is significantly more dramatic. Left-side seats capture the volcanic landscape and Faxaflói Bay approach, which are far more visually distinctive than the flat farmland departure from Brussels. The Reykjanes lava fields and Mount Esja are genuinely striking from the air.

During takeoff from Brussels Natl (BRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Meuse River valley and the Low Countries' patchwork farmland as you climb northwestward out of Brussels. The terrain is relatively flat but visually interesting with canal systems and small towns dotting the landscape. Notable sights include: Meuse River, Brussels urban sprawl (receding southward), Flemish agricultural plains, North Sea coastline (distant, on horizon).

When landing at Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Reykjavik. You'll see Iceland's volcanic landscape, including the Reykjanes Peninsula's lava fields and the approach over Faxaflói Bay, with Reykjavik's harbor and city lights becoming visible as you descend. Notable sights include: Reykjanes Peninsula lava fields, Faxaflói Bay, Reykjavik harbor and city, Mount Esja (north of Reykjavik).

The flight from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Reykjavik (RKV) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the North Sea at roughly 55°N latitude. You'll pass over open ocean with occasional visibility of the Scottish Highlands (if clear, visible as distant mountains to the left/south around 2 hours into flight). The majority of the midpoint is open Atlantic. As you approach Iceland around 2.5 hours in, the Reykjanes Peninsula's volcanic terrain becomes visible on the horizon, followed by the approach to Keflavík airport on the southwestern coast.