Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Oslo: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 30 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Oslo.
Oslo is one hour ahead of London, where London Heathrow Airport is located. Oslo runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is the most popular route, with 51 weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from LHR to OSL is with British Airways at 20:45. Go for the first departure operated by SAS at 06:40 if you want to fly out earlier.
Give yourself enough time to make your LHR to Oslo flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Begin your trip at LHR and fly straight to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for London Heathrow Airport to Oslo tickets.
Keep your eyes peeled for promotions from SAS. This airline operates direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Oslo.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from LHR to Oslo. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Oslo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Oslo
ج.م. 4,692 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Oslo flight. A return plane ticket starts from ج.م. 7,214. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book eight months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LHR to Oslo.
Organise your trip for January. That's the best month for landing a bargain on London Heathrow Airport to Oslo tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is around 48 kilometres from central Oslo. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Oslo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OSL instead:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Oslo Gardermoen Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from LHR to Oslo.
TORP Sandefjord (TRF)
Central Oslo is located around 113 kilometres from TORP Sandefjord (TRF). Once your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Oslo has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near TRF. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your LHR to Oslo flight:
Score the best price by reserving your ride from TRF one week in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Oslo
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Oslo. September is the most popular month for a trip to Oslo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Oslo is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your London Heathrow Airport to Oslo plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to Oslo in January when temperatures average between -14ºC and 1ºC.
More about Oslo
Once you've booked your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Oslo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Oslo:
Viking Ship Museum and The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Oslo must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Det Kongelige Slott.
Explore more of Norway
Oslo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Norway you should also see. Around 306 kilometres west of Oslo, a trip to Bergen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Fløyfjellet, Bergen? And Fløyen Panorama.
Around 386 kilometres north of Oslo, Trondheim is another favourite stop in Norway. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Nidaros Cathedral (Nidaros Domkirke), Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet.
