Layover in Oslo (OSL)
Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL). Here's how much of a layover you can really use, and what fits in it.
About Oslo
Oslo is Norway's capital and largest city, with 700,000 citizens in the city proper and about 1.5 million inhabitants in greater Oslo. It is in the East of the country in the Oslofjorden fjord, extending over an inlet of the Skagerrak strait. It is spaciously laid out and surrounded by green hills and mountains and includes 40 islands and 343 lakes. Oslo offers ski slopes for alpine skiing and ski trails for cross-country skiing in the winter. In the summer, the temperature in Oslo may make it comfortable to swim. There are several well-visited beach resorts. Oslo is one of the world's northernmost capitals and so gets only 6 hours of sunlight in the winter. In high summer, sunlight hours soar to 18, making its climate markedly different between seasons, with cold yet relatively dry winters.
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How much time can you use?
After getting off the plane, immigration for international arrivals, the trip into town and back, and security.
| Layover | Domestic arrival | International arrival |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | Stay at the airport | Head straight to your gate |
| 6 hours | Stay at the airport | Stay at the airport |
| 8 hours | Stay at the airport | Stay at the airport |
| 12 hours | Stay at the airport | Stay at the airport |
Getting into Oslo
About 154h 27m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center, roughly 10280 km (6384 mi). This is an estimate based on distance; the planner checks real transit times for your exact flight.
Worth seeing near the center
- Church of Oslob historical marker
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Questions
Can I leave the airport on a layover in Oslo?
On a domestic connection, you need roughly 312 hours or more to get into Oslo and back with time to enjoy it. If you're arriving internationally and must clear immigration, plan on about 314 hours or more.
How do I get from OSL to central Oslo?
Allow about 154h 27m each way by train, bus or taxi to the center; the center is about 10280 km (6384 mi) from the airport.
How early should I head back to OSL?
Be back through security about 1h 20m before a domestic departure and 2h 10m before an international one, plus the ride back.
Build a plan for your exact flight
Guide data from OurAirports, © OpenStreetMap contributors and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Times are estimates for planning; check transit schedules and airline rules before you leave the airport.