Travelling from Melbourne to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) leaving from here.
The timezone in Oslo is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Oslo Airport Gardermoen is located in Oslo.
Your flight from Melbourne to OSL won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more people on the move during high season, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to OSL leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Oslo Airport Gardermoen? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to OSL flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Oslo Airport Gardermoen, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near OSL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Oslo Airport Gardermoen rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Thrifty and see more of Oslo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Oslo Airport Gardermoen flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to central Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen to central Oslo is around 40 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Oslo Airport Gardermoen is $747. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,722. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to OSL, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Melbourne to Oslo Airport Gardermoen tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Oslo Airport Gardermoen. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL). June is the most popular month to visit Oslo. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Oslo is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to OSL flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Oslo Airport Gardermoen in January when temperatures are between -14ºC and 1ºC.
More about Oslo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Oslo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Oslo Airport Gardermoen:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, M/S Nobel: Oslo Fjord Sightseeing / Hop On Hop Off Boat and Viking Ship Museum are must-do's during your Oslo adventure.
Explore more of Norway
You've seen Oslo, now it's time to discover more of Norway. Journey about 290 kilometres south-west to Kristiansand to tick off its top attractions. From Lille Kjæragbolten to Holmenkollen and Bystranda, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Norway, head for Skien, about 137 kilometres south-west of Oslo. The Telemark Canal, Skien Sluse (Telemarkskanalen) and The Adventure Factory are among the biggest draws.