Flying from Oslo to Wellington International Airport (WLG): What you need to know
Oslo is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Oslo to Wellington International Airport (WLG) departing from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
The timezone in Wellington is UTC+13, which is 12 hours ahead of Oslo. Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Oslo to WLG.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
The journey from central Oslo to OSL takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Oslo Airport Gardermoen. Whether you have an early flight from Oslo to Wellington International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
Of the flights that depart from Oslo Airport Gardermoen, 71.98% arrive on time at their destination.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
You can get to TRF from central Oslo in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 121 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Torp Sandefjord Airport the day before your Oslo to WLG flight:
Torp Sandefjord Airport has an on-time performance of 66.77%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Oslo to Wellington International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Wellington International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and discover more of Wellington and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Oslo to Wellington International Airport flight.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Central Wellington is around 8 kilometres from Wellington International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Wellington International Airport is $1,617. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,800. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Oslo to WLG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Oslo to Wellington International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Oslo to WLG.
Find an affordable flight from Oslo to Wellington International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Oslo to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Wellington. July is when most people book flights from Oslo to Wellington International Airport (WLG), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Wellington is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 21ºC. Lock in your Oslo to WLG flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Oslo to Wellington International Airport in July when temperatures are between 7ºC and 12ºC.
More about Wellington
Start your Wellington trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Oslo to Wellington International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of things to do in Wellington when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) followed by Hobbit's Hideaway and Wellington Botanic Gardens.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Wellington, a trip to Palmerston North will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Willowbank Reserve, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Upper Turitea Green Corridor.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Wellington, Hastings is another essential stop in New Zealand. No visit is complete without checking out Cherry blossom forest, Cornwall Park and Hastings City Art Gallery.