Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Oslo: what you need to know
Oslo is five hours ahead of Washington DC, where Washington Dulles International Airport is located. Oslo runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your IAD to Oslo flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from IAD to Oslo. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
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Travelling from central Washington DC to IAD takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near IAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Oslo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Oslo
R 3,086 is currently the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Oslo flight. Return flight tickets start at R 6,682. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from IAD to Oslo, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to central Oslo takes about 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to OSL if you have a late flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Oslo. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Oslo Airport Gardermoen rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Thrifty and see more of Oslo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Oslo Airport Gardermoen about three weeks in advance of your flight from IAD to Oslo.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
After your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Oslo has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Oslo is roughly 121 kilometres from Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 2 hours 20 minutes or so.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near TRF. Settle in and get cosy after your IAD to Oslo flight at one of these well-located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Torp Sandefjord Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Sixt or Budget and make a speedy getaway.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from TRF one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Oslo
Travel to Oslo during the high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Oslo in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Book a Washington Dulles International Airport to Oslo flight ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from IAD to Oslo around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Oslo
After booking your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Oslo, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Oslo:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Viking Ship Museum and Akershus Fortress are essential stops on your Oslo itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
You've visited Oslo, now it's time to explore other corners of Norway. Journey about 306 kilometres west to Bergen to tick off its top attractions. From Bryggen to Troldhaugen and Fish Market, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Norway, consider Trondheim, roughly 386 kilometres north of Oslo. Ringve Museum, Rockheim and Stiftsgarden are highlights.