Travelling from Oslo to Helle Airport (SVJ): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Oslo's main airports, Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF). Explore your options for booking a flight from Oslo to Helle Airport (SVJ) jetting off from either of these.
Jump on a direct Oslo to Helle Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Svolvaer (where Helle Airport is located) and Oslo share the UTC+1 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Oslo to SVJ.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Fly without interruptions from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL). Direct flights from Oslo to Helle Airport (SVJ) can be booked from here.
When jetting out of OSL, you can catch a direct flight from Oslo to Helle Airport with Wideroe.
Wideroe is the airline most travellers choose for flights from OSL to SVJ.
Among carriers on this route, Wideroe is the most consistent for on-time landings.
OSL is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central Oslo. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Oslo to Helle Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Oslo Airport Gardermoen:
Of all flights leaving Oslo Airport Gardermoen, 71.98% touch down on time at their destination.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
TRF is about 121 kms (75 miles) from central Oslo. It'll take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Oslo to SVJ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Torp Sandefjord Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Torp Sandefjord Airport has an on-time performance of 66.77%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Helle Airport (SVJ)
Have a late flight from Oslo to Helle Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near SVJ and turn out the lights sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Helle Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Hertz or Avis and venture far and wide through Svolvaer and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Oslo to Helle Airport flight.
Getting from Helle Airport (SVJ) to central Svolvaer
Helle Airport to central Svolvaer is around 3 miles. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Helle Airport (SVJ)
At the moment, £66 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Helle Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £122. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Oslo to SVJ.
Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Oslo to Helle Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Oslo to Helle Airport (SVJ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Oslo to Helle Airport (SVJ). Visit Svolvaer in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in an Oslo to SVJ plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Svolvaer to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 16ºC (61ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Oslo to Helle Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Svolvaer
After booking your flight from Oslo to Helle Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Svolvaer:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Visit Lofoten, Magic Ice Lofoten and World Sea Explorers are major attractions which should be on any good Svolvaer itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
Svolvaer has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Norway waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kms (140 miles) north-east of Svolvaer, a visit to Tromso will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Tromso Fjords, Dark spot for Aurora and Aurora View Point.
Around 105 kms (65 miles) south of Svolvaer, Bodo is another favourite stop in Norway. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Saltstraumen, Bratten Via Ferrata and Valnesfossen.