Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Oslo: what you need to know
Auckland Airport is located in Auckland. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Oslo is 12 hours behind Auckland.
To avoid missing your AKL to Oslo flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Stopovers are a great opportunity to visit a new place or just take a break during your travels. When booking your plane ticket from AKL to Oslo, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a top stop on this route.
AKL is about 18 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to AKL? If you've booked an early flight from Auckland Airport to Oslo, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of all flights leaving Auckland Airport, 69.31% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Oslo
R 12,476 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Oslo flight. A return ticket right now is R 23,804. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from AKL to Oslo, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your Auckland Airport to Oslo ticket.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from AKL to Oslo by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Auckland Airport to Oslo.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Oslo. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 40 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to OSL if you're coming in on a late flight from Auckland Airport to Oslo. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Oslo Airport Gardermoen rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Oslo and beyond.
Booking your ride from Oslo Airport Gardermoen around three weeks in advance of your flight from AKL to Oslo can help you get the lowest rate.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
The centre of Oslo is around 121 kilometres from Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF). After your flight from Auckland Airport to Oslo has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to TRF. Settle in and get cosy after your AKL to Oslo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Torp Sandefjord Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare offers from Hertz, Sixt and Budget.
Snap up the best price by booking your ride from TRF one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Oslo
Visit Oslo in high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Auckland Airport to Oslo during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in an Auckland Airport to Oslo plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from AKL to Oslo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Oslo
Start your Oslo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Auckland Airport to Oslo, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Viking Ship Museum and Akershus Fortress are essential stops on your Oslo itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
Oslo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Norway you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres west of Oslo, a trip to Bergen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Bryggen, Troldhaugen and Fish Market.
If you want to check out another major stop in Norway, consider Trondheim, roughly 386 kilometres north of Oslo. Ringve Museum, Rockheim and Stiftsgarden are among the biggest draws.