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Norway
- Overview
- The Basics
- Attractions
- Travel Health
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Flights to Norway
- Tour Operators
- Norway Map
Airports in Norway
Oslo Airport (OSL)
Overview
Oslo Airport is a short 20-minute train ride from central Oslo, making it a great airport to use when travelling to Norway. The airport is well connected to cities across Europe and handles over 18 million passengers annually.
Oslo Airport is easy to navigate around as it has just one terminal with two tiers attached. There is a range of restaurants and shopping options at the airport, but some of them can be quite pricey for those travelling on a budget. Spending a few extra hours at the airport is easy as there are plenty of things to do. Of particular interest is the public art on display, such as the Ad Astra piece by Carin Wessel, which uses over 100,000 feet (30,000 metres) of thread to give the impression of clouds and webs.
Location
The airport is situated 29 miles (47km) northeast of Oslo.
Getting to the city
An Airport Express train and a variety of taxis go to the city centre. An airport bus travels between the Oslo Bus Terminal downtown and the airport, with night services connecting to every arrival (90 kr).
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Contacts
Tel: +47 64 81 20 00
Bergen Flesland Airport (BGO)
Overview
Bergen Airport (BGO) is for some travellers the preferred entry-point into Norway, a land of outstanding natural beauty characterised by fjords, snow, glaciers and awe-inspiring landscapes. The airport, also referred to as the Flesland Air Station, is situated 7.5 miles (about 12km) from Bergen on the coast of Norway. Bergen Airport is the second-biggest airport in Norway, after Oslo International (which is much busier). Bergen Air Transport, Norwegian Air Shuttle and Wideroe all use Bergen Airport as a hub, providing good links to other European destinations. The city of Bergen itself is a picturesque place filled with quaint wooden houses and a beautiful harbour - you can, in fact, take a boat directly from the airport into the city. This is a highly recommended activity, and the perfect introduction to the significant beauty of the city and its natural surrounds.
Location
The airport is situated 12 miles (19km) southwest of Bergen.
Getting to the city
An airport bus services the city centre. Tickets are NOK95, and two children under 16 may accompany an adult for free. There are also boats to a number of locations from Flesland Quay.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Contacts
Tel: +47 67 03 15 55
Stavanger Airport (SVG)
Location
The airport is situated seven miles (14km) from Stavanger City.
Getting to the city
An airport bus service links the airport and Stavanger City (70 kr), every 20 minutes. An airport bus also travels to Sandnes five times a day. Taxis are readily available outside the arrival hall.
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 from March to October).
Contacts
Tel: +47 67 031 000
Oslo Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.
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