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OSL Oslo Lufthavn

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Oslo Lufthavn (OSL) serves Oslo, about 30 km northeast of Oslo. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAOSL
ICAOENGM
ServesOslo
From centre29 km
Non-stop104
Airlines34
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Elevation208 m

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The airport in numbers

Oslo Lufthavn — facts & history

We pulled Oslo Lufthavn's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 22M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 29M in 2019.

Opened
1998
28 years ago
Passengers / year
22M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
29M
in 2019
Elevation
208 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Avinor
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Oslo Lufthavn — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Oslo Lufthavn to Oslo

The airport is about 30 km northeast of Oslo, about 40 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Oslo (the Flytoget express or a cheaper regular train), Bergen (Bybanen tram), Trondheim, Stavanger have the Flybussen coach.

Taxi & apps: Very expensive; compare firms (the price is shown in the window). Uber operates in Oslo only. Estimated fare to the centre: kr539–kr856.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~28 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~40 minkr539–kr856
Private transfer~40 minfixed upfront
Car rental~40 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Oslo Lufthavn

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr539–kr856 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Oslo ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Oslo Lufthavn

Non-stop flights to about 104 destinations, operated by 34 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Norwegian Air Shuttle · Scandinavian Airlines System · Widerøe · Lufthansa · British Airways · Finnair · ABSA · Pakistan International Airlines · Iberia Airlines · Ethiopian Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Oslo Lufthavn

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Oslo Lufthavn

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Oslo shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Oslo Lufthavn to the centre of Oslo?
Oslo (the Flytoget express or a cheaper regular train), Bergen (Bybanen tram), Trondheim, Stavanger have the Flybussen coach. The airport is about 30 km northeast of Oslo, about 40 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Oslo Lufthavn to Oslo?
Roughly kr539–kr856 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Oslo Lufthavn?
Very expensive; compare firms (the price is shown in the window). Uber operates in Oslo only.
What's the cheapest way from Oslo Lufthavn to Oslo?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Oslo (the Flytoget express or a cheaper regular train), Bergen (Bybanen tram), Trondheim, Stavanger have the Flybussen coach.
Can I get from Oslo Lufthavn into town without a car?
Yes. Oslo (the Flytoget express or a cheaper regular train), Bergen (Bybanen tram), Trondheim, Stavanger have the Flybussen coach. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Oslo Lufthavn?
About 104 destinations, including Aalborg, Berlin, London, Barcelona. 34 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Oslo Lufthavn's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Oslo Lufthavn's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Oslo Lufthavn?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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