About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Munich (MUC) to Tromso (TOS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Munich to Tromso. Left wins at takeoff for the Alps, but right side delivers more consistently across the full flight — Scandinavian coastline, Norwegian fjords on descent, and the spectacular Lyngen Alps on final approach into Tromso. The fjord scenery on arrival is genuinely world-class from the right seat.
What can I see during takeoff from Munich in Munich?
During takeoff from Munich (MUC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Munich typically departs on runway 08R/26L or 08L/26R. Eastward departures (08) swing the aircraft northward, putting the Bavarian Alps on the left (south) side. You get a clear view of the Inn Valley and the northern Alpine chain including the Zugspitze massif before the aircraft tracks north. Notable sights include: Zugspitze massif (Germany's highest peak), Inn Valley corridor, Ammersee lake west of Munich, Munich city center and Olympiapark.
What can I see when landing at Tromso in Tromso?
When landing at Tromso (TOS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Tromso airport (ENTC) sits on Tromsoya island and primarily uses runway 01/19. Approaches from the south on runway 01 bring the aircraft in from the south over Balsfjorden, with the right side facing east toward the mainland fjords and the Lyngen Alps. The Lyngen Alps — a dramatic serrated range rising directly from the fjord — are clearly visible on the right during final approach. Notable sights include: Lyngen Alps rising from Lyngenfjorden, Balsfjorden inlet, Tromsoya island and Tromso city, Kvaloya island to the west.
How long is the flight from Munich to Tromso?
The flight from Munich (MUC) to Tromso (TOS) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Munich to Tromso flight path pass over?
The route tracks north-northwest over Denmark and the Skagerrak strait, then up the Norwegian coast. Expect views of the Danish lowlands, the Kattegat sea between Denmark and Sweden, the Oslo fjord region to the east, and then increasingly rugged Norwegian coastal terrain with islands and skerries as you approach northern Norway. Above the Arctic Circle, the landscape becomes more barren with snow-covered plateaus and fjord systems becoming visible on both sides.