Right side captures the dramatic Wicklow Mountains on departure and offers better views of the North Sea crossing. On arrival, left wins for the Oslofjord, but the departure scenery is more distinctive and the right side provides consistent interest across the Irish Sea during the cruise phase.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Oslo is 802 miles (1,291 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
The North Sea crossing dominates the midpoint. You'll pass over the Scottish east coast (Fife and Lothian regions visible as you depart Irish airspace), then open water for roughly 90 minutes. The Norwegian coast appears gradually—first the Skagerrak strait, then the Oslofjord inlet becomes visible about 30 minutes before landing. The flight path typically tracks northeast across the North Sea at 31,000-35,000 feet, offering limited detail of water below but clear horizon views of the Scottish highlands to the east on departure and the Norwegian coastline on arrival.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
RIGHTDublin typically departs eastbound (runways 10L/10R). Right-side seats face north across the Irish Sea toward the Wicklow Mountains and the Dublin Bay coastline as you climb. Left seats see inland terrain toward the Midlands.
Landing at OSL
LEFTOslo Gardermoen typically lands westbound (runways 01L/01R). Left-side seats descending into Oslo face south and southwest, offering views of the Oslofjord, the forested Akershus region, and the city's eastern approach. Right seats see forested terrain inland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Oslo. Right side captures the dramatic Wicklow Mountains on departure and offers better views of the North Sea crossing. On arrival, left wins for the Oslofjord, but the departure scenery is more distinctive and the right side provides consistent interest across the Irish Sea during the cruise phase.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Dublin typically departs eastbound (runways 10L/10R). Right-side seats face north across the Irish Sea toward the Wicklow Mountains and the Dublin Bay coastline as you climb. Left seats see inland terrain toward the Midlands. Notable sights include: Wicklow Mountains (south, receding), Dublin Bay and Howth Peninsula (north), Irish Sea (northeast), Dun Laoghaire harbor (visible briefly southeast).
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 lands westbound (runways 01L/01R). Left-side seats descending into Oslo face south and southwest, offering views of the Oslofjord, the forested Akershus region, and the city's eastern approach. Right seats see forested terrain inland. Notable sights include: Oslofjord (major water body, distinctive shape), Akershus Fortress and city center (visible on approach), forested terrain of eastern Norway, Romerike plain (agricultural area north of airport).
How long is the flight from Dublin to Oslo?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 802 miles (1,291 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Oslo flight path pass over?
The North Sea crossing dominates the midpoint. You'll pass over the Scottish east coast (Fife and Lothian regions visible as you depart Irish airspace), then open water for roughly 90 minutes. The Norwegian coast appears gradually—first the Skagerrak strait, then the Oslofjord inlet becomes visible about 30 minutes before landing. The flight path typically tracks northeast across the North Sea at 31,000-35,000 feet, offering limited detail of water below but clear horizon views of the Scottish highlands to the east on departure and the Norwegian coastline on arrival.