Flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Tromso Airport (TOS): what you need to know
Tromso's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Tromso six hours ahead of New York.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your JFK to TOS flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Tromso Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JFK and TOS:
London Heathrow Airport
Copenhagen Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Of all flights leaving New York John F. Kennedy Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Tromso Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tromso Airport (TOS)
If you're arriving on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Tromso Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near TOS:
Pick up a Tromso Airport rental car and discover Tromso and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Tromso Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Tromso Airport (TOS)
Have a think about your dates before locking in your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Tromso Airport. Tromso in peak season is buzzing, but hotel prices are generally higher and major attractions can get crowded. Plan your visit in the off-season if you want a slower, more relaxed pace.
The warmest month in Tromso is July, with the temperature ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Book your flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Tromso Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JFK to TOS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Norway
Tromso has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Norway just waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres south-west of Tromso, a visit to Bodo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Landegode, Saltstraumen and Valnesfossen.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Norway, head for Harstad, about 137 kilometres south-west of Tromso. Trondenes fort, Sør-Troms Museum and Trondenes Church are among the biggest draws.
