Cheap flights to Oslo (OSL)

Oslo is by far the largest city in Norway, but for many travelers it's no more than a transfer hub for heading out to the beautiful rural parts of the country. The city is an important business capital and it's quite pleasant on its own, so all of this interest means flights to Oslo are always in demand. Using Webjet you’ll be able to quickly find the cheapest flights on any airline as well as the best days to fly for the absolute lowest price airfare possible. There are some transatlantic flights into Oslo, but the vast majority of the traffic comes from within Europe. A regional airline and a local low-cost airline connect with all major cities in Europe, so most passengers shouldn't have to change planes more than once on the way. The main international airport is just over 50 km north of the city center, but train connections make getting into the city fast and fairly cheap.

Airfare to Oslo

Considering its remote location, cheap flights to Oslo are usually not difficult to find. The city is served by all major European airlines plus several low-cost carriers, so even those starting in North America can usually get good deals from competing airlines. If you aren't finding a fare that seems low enough you might consider flying into London or Amsterdam and then booking a separate ticket for the flight to Oslo. Booking as early as possible is also advised for a destination such as this one.

Flight information for Oslo Airport

Oslo Airport - Gardermoen is as modern and efficient as you'd expect in a Scandinavian capital, and a new expansion will greatly increase capacity when it's complete in 2012. There are many dining and shopping options at the airport, and a bank with an ATM and 24-hour currency exchange desk as well. All important signs are in English and an information booth is always open for those with questions about the airport or Oslo itself.

Airlines that fly into Oslo Airport

Scandinavian Airlines uses Oslo as one of its hubs, so you can directly reach the city from nearly every major European airport directly. From North America you can fly directly on Continental Airlines and US Airways, and those who'd prefer to change planes in Europe can find frequent flights on Air France, British Airways, KLM Airlines, and Lufthansa Airlines. Norwegian Air Shuttle is a low-cost carrier based in Oslo and they fly to dozens of cities around Europe from this base, so those already on the Continent can get cheap flights if they book early. If you are coming from Asia you can fly in directly from Bangkok on Thai Airways International.

Oslo Airport ground transportation

The Airport Express Train (Flytoget) is the fastest way to get into Oslo, and there are also a variety of express buses and shuttle services available to different transfer points. Taxis are available into Oslo and elsewhere in Norway and they operate at fixed rates so you will know the total before you begin the journey. Rental cars are also available and they are a popular way to get out into the wilderness.

Car rental companies at Oslo Airport

  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • Hertz