About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Helsinki Malmi (HEM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to Helsinki. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic geography: the Oslofjord and its branching waterways during departure, then the Swedish border forests and Scandinavian shield landscape during cruise. Landing views are comparable on both sides, but takeoff's fjord and forest scenery tips the advantage rightward.
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 capture the Oslofjord's eastern shoreline and the forested terrain rolling northeast toward Sweden. The departure corridor climbs over the Romerike plain with clear views of the fjord's branching waterways. Notable sights include: Oslofjord (immediate left/below during initial climb), Romerike agricultural plain (foreground), Østmarka forest belt (right/northeast horizon), Swedish border forests (distant right).
What can I see when landing at Helsinki Malmi in Helsinki?
When landing at Helsinki Malmi (HEM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Helsinki Malmi (runway 09/27), left-side seats offer views of the Gulf of Finland's eastern basin and the approach path over the archipelago. Descent over the water and islands provides unobstructed sightlines to the city's eastern districts and the landing environment. Notable sights include: Gulf of Finland (below during descent), Helsinki archipelago islands (scattered throughout approach), Vantaa River valley (right/north of airport), Helsinki city center (distant left on final approach).
How long is the flight from Oslo to Helsinki?
The flight from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Helsinki Malmi (HEM) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Oslo to Helsinki flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Swedish border near the Göta älv river system, then tracks over the Värmland forests and lakes region of central Sweden. The landscape transitions from Norwegian fjord-carved terrain to the flatter, lake-dotted Scandinavian shield. Lake Vänern (Sweden's largest lake) may be visible to the south depending on exact routing. The approach to Helsinki crosses the Stockholm archipelago's northern extension and enters Finnish airspace over the Gulf of Finland's eastern waters.