Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Oslo's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Oslo one hour behind Helsinki.
Every week, there are 35 Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, opt for the 07:20 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 19:40 with Finnair.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to OSL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Finnair is your gateway to exploring Oslo (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Norway!). Check out the direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport offered by this carrier.
Finnair is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Norwegian stands out as the most punctual carrier for HEL to OSL flights, with 89.47% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HEL and OSL include:
Copenhagen Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Tallinn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
$99 is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport flight. A return flight starts from $213. These prices can change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from HEL to OSL, book your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HEL to OSL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from HEL touch down on schedule 84% of the time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OSL instead:
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.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Oslo Gardermoen Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
September is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Oslo in March.
When reserving your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Oslo, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC to 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to OSL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -14ºC and 1ºC on average.
Explore more of Norway
Bergen is just one of the many places in Norway waiting to be explored after you've experienced Oslo. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Fløyfjellet, Bergen? And Fløyen Panorama.
Trondheim is another must-experience destination in Norway and is around 386 kilometres north of Oslo. No trip is complete without dropping by Nidaros Cathedral (Nidaros Domkirke), Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet.