Flying from Alta Airport (ALF) to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Alta Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 40 minutes.
Alta and Tromso share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from ALF to TOS start at 06:55 — the earliest with Norwegian Air Shuttle. The last departure is at 21:45 with Wideroe. In total, you can take your pick of 32 weekly Alta Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your ALF to TOS flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Alta Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport, so jetting off to Tromso (and then visiting more of Norway!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Norwegian Air Shuttle is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a reliable 87.1% of services arriving as scheduled, SAS is the most punctual carrier offering ALF to TOS flights.
If you'd love to discover another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Alta Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Oslo Airport Gardermoen is a well-known stop between ALF and TOS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alta Airport (ALF) to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alta Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport flight is £52. A return plane ticket right now is £104. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from ALF to TOS, book your journey two months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Alta Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ALF to TOS.
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Handy information about Alta Airport (ALF)
Of the departures from Alta Airport, 67.34% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Alta Airport is about 2 miles from central Alta. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Alta Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near ALF:
Arriving at Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Alta Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TOS instead:
Pick up a Tromso/Langnes Airport rental car and discover Tromso and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Tromso/Langnes Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS) to central Tromso
Tromso/Langnes Airport to the centre of Tromso has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 miles away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Alta Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Tromso. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tromso is July, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Lock in your flights from Alta Airport to Tromso/Langnes Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALF to TOS in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) then.
Explore more of Norway
Bodo is just one of the many places in Norway waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tromso. Around 200 miles away to the south-west, popular attractions include Saltstraumen, Bodo Domkirke and Mount Ronvik.
Harstad is another favourite destination in Norway and is around 85 miles south-west of Tromso. No trip is complete without seeing Kanebogenfjæra, Sør-Troms Museum - AnnaRogde and Gansåstoppen parking.