About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to Berlin. While takeoff favors the right for Oslofjord views, the landing approach over the Spree River valley and Berlin's water features from the left is more dramatic and sustained. Left seats capture the river approach corridor during descent, which is the more visually rewarding segment of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo?
During takeoff from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Right side for the best views. OSL typically departs runway 01L/01R (northbound) or 19L/19R (southbound). Right-side seats offer views of the Oslofjord and the forested terrain east of the airport during northbound departures, which are more common. During southbound departures, the right side shows the approach to the fjord and Oslo city sprawl. Notable sights include: Oslofjord (immediate east), Romerike forest plateau (southeast), Oslo city center and harbor district (south), Nesodden peninsula (southeast across water).
What can I see when landing at Berlin Brandenburg in Berlin?
When landing at Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Left side for the best views. BER typically uses runways 07L/07R (eastbound) or 25L/25R (westbound). Left-side seats during eastbound approaches show the Spree River valley, Köpenick district, and the approach over the Müggelsee lake. Westbound approaches from the left show the Tegeler See and approach over Berlin's northern suburbs. Notable sights include: Spree River (winding through approach corridor), Müggelsee lake (southeast of airport), Köpenick district (industrial/residential), Tegeler See (northwest, visible on some approaches).
How long is the flight from Oslo to Berlin?
The flight from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Oslo to Berlin flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Kattegat strait (Denmark-Sweden border), then passes over southern Sweden (Scania region with lakes and forests), enters German airspace over Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (lakes and moorland), and descends over the North German Plain toward Brandenburg. The Vänern and Vättern lakes in Sweden are occasionally visible from cruise altitude on clear days, as is the Mecklenburg Lake District. Most of the route is over relatively flat, forested terrain with scattered lakes—less dramatic than the takeoff and landing segments.