Flying from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Madrid Airport.
Oslo and Madrid are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from ten weekly Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Madrid Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with Norwegian Air Shuttle is the earliest you can take. Iberia operates the last service of the day at 19:00.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your OSL to MAD flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Iberia offers direct flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Madrid Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Iberia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Iberia leads the way as the most punctual carrier for OSL to MAD flights, with 88.14% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Madrid Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between OSL and MAD include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Handy information about Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart OSL arrive at their destination on time.
Central Oslo to Oslo Gardermoen Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near OSL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Madrid Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Consider staying in a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Madrid Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and explore beyond Madrid's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Madrid Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Madrid. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Madrid Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Madrid in March.
When reserving your flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Madrid Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from OSL to MAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without experiencing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.