Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Bergen

There are several daily flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO). Many airlines offer cheap flights from Edinburgh to Bergen, including SAS (Scandinavian Airlines), Norwegian Air, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Air France.

There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Bergen. Most flights have one or two stops, and those are typically at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Oslo Airport (OSL), London Heathrow (LHR), or Amsterdam Airport (AMS).

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) has only one terminal. You should arrive about two hours before any scheduled flights from Edinburgh to Bergen to have enough time to get checked in. The airport offers two hours of free Wi-Fi to travellers. There are several bars and pubs, coffee shops, and small cafes, such as The Gathering Deli Cafe, Fringe Bar and Wetherspoons, where you can get a sandwich and a bowl of soup before your flight.

You will need a valid passport when travelling from Edinburgh to Bergen. The passport must have been issued in the last 10 years and must be valid for three months beyond your intended length of stay in Bergen.

The Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO) is the second largest airport in Norway. There is just one terminal for both domestic and international flights. Inside the terminal, there are several cafes and bars, including a fish restaurant called Fiskeriet and a Joe & The Juice Scandinavian coffee and juice bar. There are small shops selling duty-free items, newspapers, and clothing; however, the airport is known to be very expensive in comparison to other airports.

The airport also has automatic currency exchange machines, a bank, and an ATM. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport.

There are several ways to get from the airport to the centre of Bergen. Besides the many car rental companies available, there are taxis waiting outside the arrivals hall. An airport bus runs every 15 minutes from the airport to the centre of town. It takes approximately 25 to 45 minutes to get to downtown Bergen, with stops at various hotels and depending on traffic. Taxis and buses will take the same amount of time; the bus, however, is a much cheaper option. The Bergen Light Rail is another choice; it operates a stop at the airport.

Travelling in Bergen

When booking cheap flights from Edinburgh to Bergen, do take note that Bergen is one hour ahead of Edinburgh. Temperatures are typically similar between the two locations although you may want to pack an umbrella because Bergen tends to be more wet and cloudy than Edinburgh.

You’ll want to make sure to prepare for the cost of travelling from Edinburgh to Bergen because prices for transportation within the city, meals, and sightseeing will be significantly higher in Bergen. The cost of a meal can be twice as much as it is in Edinburgh, and a taxi ride from the airport can be three times as much.

Hostels and hotels will also be priced significantly higher in Bergen. If you're looking for a deal, prices during the off-season, or September through May, will be lower.