About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tromso (TOS) to Bergen Flesland (BGO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tromso to Bergen. While takeoff offers interesting Arctic island views on the right, the landing approach provides superior scenery with the dramatic Hardangerfjord system and western Norway's fjord landscape clearly visible from the left side. The descent into Bergen is geographically more spectacular than departure from Tromsø.
What can I see during takeoff from Tromso in Tromso?
During takeoff from Tromso (TOS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Tromsø typically departs runway 09 (westbound) or 27 (eastbound). Right-side seats offer views of the Tromsø fjord system and the surrounding Arctic archipelago. If departing 09, you'll see the fjord opening to the west; if 27, the right side captures the mountainous terrain and islands east of the airport. Notable sights include: Tromsøya island (directly beneath during initial climb), Kvaløya island to the northwest, the Tromsø fjord system, Arctic mountain ridges of the Lyngen Alps visible on the eastern horizon.
What can I see when landing at Bergen Flesland in Bergen?
When landing at Bergen Flesland (BGO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Bergen Flesland typically lands runway 16 (southbound) or 34 (northbound). Left-side seats during approach offer views of the Hardangerfjord system, the surrounding coastal mountains, and the approach path over the fjord landscape. The descent path over western Norway's dramatic fjord terrain is best viewed from the left. Notable sights include: Hardangerfjord (major fjord system to the south and east), Flesland peninsula and surrounding islands, coastal mountain ranges of western Norway, the approach path over Byfjorden leading to the airport.
How long is the flight from Tromso to Bergen?
The flight from Tromso (TOS) to Bergen Flesland (BGO) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Tromso to Bergen flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses from the Arctic north toward temperate western Norway, passing over the Trøndelag region and the Sør-Trøndelag fjord systems. Around the midpoint (near 65°N), the landscape transitions from Arctic tundra and low mountains to the deeper, more dramatic fjord systems of central Norway. The Geirangerfjord and Nordfjord systems lie to the east of the typical flight corridor. The descent begins around 62°N as the aircraft approaches the Bergen region, with views of increasingly complex fjord geography and higher coastal mountains.