About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Munich (MUC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to Munich. The Alpine approach into Munich on the right side is the visual highlight of this route. While the left seat wins at takeoff with Lake Mjøsa, the right seat delivers the more dramatic payoff — the Bavarian Alps wall on descent is one of the most striking approach views in central Europe, and the right seat also captures the Danish coastline and southern Scandinavian landscape during the cruise portion.
What can I see during takeoff from Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo?
During takeoff from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gardermoen's primary departure runway 01L/19R means southbound departures head roughly south. A left (east) seat gives views over Lake Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake, stretching north-south through the valley. The Romerike plateau and forested ridgelines are clearly visible as you climb out. Notable sights include: Lake Mjøsa to the northeast, Romerike agricultural plateau below, Eidsvoll town near the lake's southern tip, forested Østmarka ridgelines to the east.
What can I see when landing at Munich in Munich?
When landing at Munich (MUC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Munich airport sits north of the city, and aircraft typically approach from the north on runway 26L/26R heading west. A right (north) seat on approach gives clear views of the Bavarian Alps rising dramatically to the south — the Zugspitze massif and the Wetterstein range are visible on clear days as a long wall of peaks along the horizon. The left seat faces north toward flat Bavarian farmland with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps including Zugspitze massif to the south, Isar River valley cutting through Munich, Chiemsee lake to the southeast, Munich city center with the English Garden visible.
How long is the flight from Oslo to Munich?
The flight from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Munich (MUC) takes Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
What does the Oslo to Munich flight path pass over?
The route tracks south over southern Norway's forested plateau, then crosses the Skagerrak strait between Norway and Denmark. Over Denmark the terrain is flat with the Jutland peninsula visible and numerous small islands. Crossing into Germany over Schleswig-Holstein, the North German Plain dominates — flat, agricultural, with the Elbe River visible near Hamburg. Further south the terrain gradually rises through central Germany toward the Bavarian uplands before the Alps appear on the horizon approaching Munich.