About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Bergen Flesland (BGO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to Bergen. While the left side has a slight edge at Frankfurt departure, the right side wins overall. Once airborne and tracking northwest, the right side picks up the Rhine valley, then over Denmark gives views of the Danish coast and Kattegat. Approaching Norway the right side captures the dramatic Hordaland fjord coastline and Bergen's mountain setting on descent, which is the most visually rewarding part of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Frankfurt Main in Frankfurt?
During takeoff from Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Frankfurt typically departs on runway 07R/25L or 18. On a northwestbound departure toward Bergen, a left-side seat gives you views over the Rhine-Main plain and the city of Frankfurt itself, including the distinctive Sachsenhausen district and the Main River bend. The Taunus hills to the northwest are also visible on the left as you climb out. Notable sights include: Main River bend through Frankfurt, Sachsenhausen district, Taunus hills to the northwest, Rhine valley in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Bergen Flesland in Bergen?
When landing at Bergen Flesland (BGO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Bergen Flesland sits on the coast southwest of Bergen city. Aircraft typically approach from the south or southeast on runway 17/35. A right-side seat on approach gives you the Hardangerfjord and the outer islands of the Hordaland coast, plus the city of Bergen itself nestled between its seven mountains as you descend over the fjord system. Notable sights include: Hardangerfjord, Bergen city between its seven mountains, Bjørnafjorden, outer Hordaland island archipelago.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Bergen?
The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Bergen Flesland (BGO) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Frankfurt to Bergen flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Rhine valley north of Frankfurt, then traverses the North German Plain over Hanover and Hamburg. It crosses the Danish peninsula of Jutland and the Kattegat strait. Entering Norwegian airspace the route passes over the Rogaland coast before the fjord-cut Hordaland coastline appears on approach to Bergen, with the Hardangervidda plateau visible inland on clear days.