How to find cheap flights to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
At the moment, £15 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to OSL for £28.
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Roughly one month before heading off is the perfect time to book tickets to Oslo, where Oslo Gardermoen Airport is located. This is the general recommendation if you want to lock in the cheapest fares.
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If you're not in a rush to travel to Oslo, consider taking a little detour. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Oslo Gardermoen Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Oslo
June is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to Oslo.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to OSL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
September is the most popular month for flights to OSL. Go then if you're eager to explore Oslo in full swing.
Travel in January if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Oslo are usually more affordable.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what type of conditions you want to travel in. Oslo is warmest in July, with averages of between 8ºC and 25ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -14ºC to 1ºC.
April comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With seven days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Oslo.
It's rainiest in July, which gets around 12 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL): What you need to know
Fly to Oslo in one go. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Oslo Gardermoen Airport:
Think about booking your OSL plane ticket with transavia. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 89% of flights into this hub showing up on time.
OSL is located in the UTC+1 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to OSL:
If you're catching a connecting flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport or flying home from there, your plans are more likely to stay on track. Up to 85% of all departures from OSL arrive at their destination without delays.
Getting to central Oslo from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Central Oslo is about 48 kms (30 miles) from OSL.
If you're taking a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to OSL, it'll take around 40 minutes to reach the centre.
You can expect the trip to take about 20 minutes on public transport.
Oslo comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Oslo highlights
Put these popular attractions high on your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Oslo:
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet: A classic place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.64 kms (0.40 miles) south of the city centre in Gamle Oslo.
Public Garden: Make your way to this park when you're ready for a slower rhythm in Oslo. It's roughly 3 kms (2 miles) west of the centre in Frogner.
Det Kongelige Slott: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 2 kms (1 mile) west of the heart of Oslo in Sentrum.
How to get to Drammen from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
The nearby city of Drammen is about 88 kms (55 miles) from OSL. Heading into the centre by taxi or ride-share should take around 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to complete the journey.
Travelling from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Fredrikstad
About 113 kms (70 miles) away, Fredrikstad is another city within easy reach of Oslo Gardermoen Airport. It'll take you around 1 hour 45 minutes to make the trip on public transport from OSL.
It takes 1 hour 40 minutes or so to drive to Fredrikstad.
Explore more of Norway
Craving more adventure? Drammen will add something special to your trip to Norway. It's about 72 kms (45 miles) southwest of Oslo and features Drammen Spiral, Drammensbadet and Bragernes elvepark.
Fredrikstad is another place that's too good to skip while you're in Norway. You'll find it roughly 113 kms (70 miles) south of Oslo. Fredrikstad Cathedral, Whaling Museum in the Old Town and Kongsten Fort rank among the top sights.
About 290 kms (180 miles) southwest of Oslo, Kristiansand is worth going out of your way for. Good reasons to visit include Lille Kjæragbolten, Bystranda and Baneheia Park. Flying into Kristiansand Kjevik Airport (KRS) is the most convenient way to get here.