Travelling from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Longyearbyen Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Longyearbyen and Oslo are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
You can choose from ten weekly Longyearbyen Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport flights. The 02:25 departure with SAS is the earliest flight available. Norwegian Air Shuttle operates the latest service of the day at 22:25.
Your LYR to OSL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Scandinavian Airlines is your ticket to exploring Oslo (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Norway!). Browse the direct flights from Longyearbyen Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Scandinavian Airlines on this route.
Scandinavian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers LYR to OSL flights. An impressive 84.62% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Longyearbyen Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Many passengers pass through Tromso Airport when flying between LYR and OSL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Currently, $166 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Longyearbyen Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $332. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from LYR to OSL by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Longyearbyen Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LYR to OSL.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Longyearbyen Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
Handy information about Longyearbyen Airport (LYR)
83% of flights leaving Longyearbyen Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of LYR.
Central Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Longyearbyen Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near LYR:
Arriving at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Longyearbyen Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near OSL instead:
Pick up a Oslo Gardermoen Airport rental car and discover Oslo and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Oslo Gardermoen Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
September is the most popular month for flights from Longyearbyen Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Oslo in March.
Book your flight from Longyearbyen Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport for July if you'd like to explore Oslo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 8ºC and 25ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LYR to OSL in January. Average temperatures are between -14ºC and 1ºC then.
Explore more of Norway
Oslo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Norway you should also see. Around 306 kilometres west of Oslo, a trip to Bergen will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Fløyfjellet, Bergen? And Fløyen Panorama.
If you want to check out another corner of Norway, head for Trondheim, about 386 kilometres north of Oslo. Nidaros Cathedral (Nidaros Domkirke), Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet are key highlights.




