Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Oslo: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Oslo.
Zurich (the location of Zurich Airport) and Oslo are in the same timezone — UTC+1.
There are 17 weekly services between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL). This is the most popular flight route.
Leave enough time to make your ZRH to Oslo flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct Zurich Airport to Oslo tickets are available for booking. Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) will be where your journey ends.
You can choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Zurich Airport to Oslo, such as:
Located around 10 kilometres from central Zurich, ZRH can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Zurich Airport to Oslo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ZRH:
76% of flights departing from Zurich Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Oslo
$126 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Oslo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $256. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from ZRH to Oslo, reserve your journey one month ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Zurich Airport to Oslo tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ZRH to Oslo by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zurich Airport to Oslo.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
The distance from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to central Oslo is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
Book a hotel near OSL if you're coming in on a late flight from Zurich Airport to Oslo. Settle into one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Oslo Gardermoen Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from ZRH to Oslo.
TORP Sandefjord (TRF)
The centre of Oslo is about 113 kilometres from TORP Sandefjord (TRF). Once your flight from Zurich Airport to Oslo has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near TRF. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your ZRH to Oslo flight:
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from TRF one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Oslo
September is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Oslo. To skip the crowds, head to Oslo in January.
Before locking in your Zurich Airport to Oslo plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Oslo, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC to 25ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -14ºC and 1ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to Oslo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Oslo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Oslo right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Zurich Airport to Oslo:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Viking Ship Museum, The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet and Det Kongelige Slott are essential stops on your Oslo itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
You've done Oslo, now it's time to discover other parts of Norway. Journey about 306 kilometres west to Bergen to check off its leading sights. From Fløyfjellet to Bergen? And Fløyen Panorama, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Trondheim is another standout destination in Norway and is around 386 kilometres north of Oslo. No trip is complete without a visit to Nidaros Cathedral (Nidaros Domkirke), Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet.