Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Keflavik to Bergen. While takeoff offers dramatic Icelandic volcanic terrain on the left, the landing approach into Bergen provides more sustained and visually distinctive views of fjord geography and mountain scenery. Right seats capture the Hardangerfjord system and surrounding peaks during descent, which is more rewarding than the brief volcanic plateau views during departure.

During takeoff from Keflavik Nas (KEF), sit on the Left side for the best views. KEF typically departs runway 02 (northbound) or 20 (southbound). Left seats offer views of Iceland's southwestern coast, including the dramatic Reykjanes Peninsula lava fields and the Atlantic extending northwest. Right seats face inland toward less visually distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Reykjanes Peninsula lava plateau (dark volcanic rock visible immediately after climb-out), Atlantic Ocean to the west and north, Fagradalsfjall volcanic region (recent activity area), distant Snæfellsjökull glacier on the horizon if visibility is excellent.

When landing at Bergen Flesland (BGO), sit on the Right side for the best views. BGO typically lands runway 15 (southeast approach) or 33 (northwest approach). Right seats during a standard southeast approach offer excellent views of the Hardangerfjord system, the Bergen harbor complex, and the surrounding mountain ridges. Left seats face the North Sea or inland terrain with less dramatic features. Notable sights include: Hardangerfjord (major fjord system visible from 15,000+ feet, extending inland with multiple arms), Bergen harbor and city center (Bryggen waterfront district visible), Ulriken and Fløyen mountains (steep peaks immediately surrounding the city), North Sea coastline with scattered islands.

The flight from Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Bergen Flesland (BGO) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Norwegian Sea between Iceland and Norway. At cruise altitude (around 25,000-30,000 feet), the midpoint offers little visual interest—open ocean with occasional cloud formations. The transition from Icelandic airspace to Norwegian airspace occurs roughly 200 nautical miles west of the Norwegian coast. As the aircraft approaches Norway from the west, the first visible landmass is typically the western Norwegian coastline with its characteristic fjord-cut terrain, visible around 100 nautical miles out. The Sognefjord (Norway's longest fjord) and surrounding mountain ranges become visible during the final descent phase, particularly on the right side of the aircraft during standard southeast approaches.