Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Oslo is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from LHR to OSL start from 06:40 — the first with SAS. The last departure is at 20:45 with British Airways. In total, there are 51 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LHR to OSL flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Scandinavian Airlines has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Oslo — and maybe even more of Norway if time allows.
Scandinavian Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Scandinavian Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for LHR to OSL flights, with 95.04% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and OSL:
Copenhagen Airport
Brussels International Airport
Hamburg International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport flight is $149. A return plane ticket is currently $227. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book eight months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to OSL.
January is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to OSL.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near OSL:
Travel at your own speed with a Oslo Gardermoen Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Thrifty and experience more of Oslo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Oslo Gardermoen Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to central Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Oslo. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
September is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Oslo in March.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Oslo, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 25ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to OSL in January. Average temperatures are between -14ºC and 1ºC then.
Explore more of Norway
Bergen is just one of the many cities in Norway waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Oslo. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Fløyfjellet, Bergen? And Fløyen Panorama.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Norway, consider Trondheim, about 386 kilometres north of Oslo. Nidaros Cathedral (Nidaros Domkirke), Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet are highlights.
















