Flying from Glasgow to Oslo: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Glasgow to Oslo. Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the main airports in Glasgow.
Touch down in Oslo at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) or TORP Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
Oslo's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Oslo one hour ahead of Glasgow.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Glasgow to Oslo flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Oslo
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Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
We make it easy to book a Glasgow to Oslo flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Glasgow Intl Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Glasgow Intl Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Oslo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Glasgow Intl Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart GLA arrive at their destination on time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Break up your Glasgow to Oslo flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Oslo include:
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Palma - Majorca Airport (PMI)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
PIK is around 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Glasgow to Oslo, take it easy in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 83% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to central Oslo takes about 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near OSL if you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow to Oslo. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Oslo Gardermoen Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Thrifty and see more of Oslo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Oslo Gardermoen Airport about three weeks in advance of your Glasgow to Oslo flight.
TORP Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
As soon as your flight from Glasgow to Oslo has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Oslo is approximately 88 kilometres from TORP Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near TRF. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Glasgow to Oslo:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or long taxi queues. Pick up a TORP Sandefjord Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare offers from Hertz, Sixt and Budget.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from TRF one week in advance often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Oslo
September is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow to Oslo. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Oslo in March.
The warmest month in Oslo is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your Glasgow to Oslo ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Glasgow to Oslo in January when temperatures average between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).
More about Oslo
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Oslo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Oslo:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. The Norwegian Opera and Ballet, Viking Ship Museum and The Royal Palace are must-do's during your Oslo adventure.
Explore more of Norway
Bergen is just one of the many cities in Norway waiting to be explored after you've seen Oslo. Around 306 kilometres to the west, popular attractions include Fløyfjellet, Bergen? And Fløyen Panorama.
Trondheim is another essential stop in Norway and is around 386 kilometres north of Oslo. No trip is complete without a visit to Nidaros Cathedral, Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet.