Flying from Toronto to Oslo: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to Oslo, there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are some of Toronto's main options.
When it comes to landing in Oslo, Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) and Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) are the chief entry points.
Oslo is five hours ahead of Toronto and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your Toronto to Oslo flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Oslo
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 19 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Toronto to Oslo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Pearson International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% touch down on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Toronto to Oslo, kick back in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 80 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Toronto to Oslo flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that depart from YKF reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 63.64% of the time.
Arriving in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to central Oslo takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Toronto to Oslo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OSL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Oslo Airport Gardermoen rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Thrifty and experience more of Oslo and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Oslo Airport Gardermoen around three weeks before your departure date.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
The centre of Oslo is approximately 88 kilometres from Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF). As soon as your flight from Toronto to Oslo has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours 20 minutes or so.
There are some great places to call home for the night near TRF. Unwind after your Toronto to Oslo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Torp Sandefjord Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Sixt or Budget and be off and running.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from TRF one week in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Oslo
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Toronto to Oslo. June is the most popular month to visit Oslo. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your Toronto to Oslo tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Oslo, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Oslo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Oslo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Oslo right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Toronto to Oslo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Viking Ship Museum, The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet and Akershus Fortress are leading attractions which should feature on every Oslo itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
Oslo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Norway you'll want to see. About 306 kilometres west of Oslo, a trip to Bergen will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Bryggen, Troldhaugen and Fish Market.
Trondheim is another sought-after destination in Norway and is around 386 kilometres north of Oslo. No journey is complete without experiencing Kristiansten Fortress, Ringve Museum and Old Town Bridge.