Travelling from Melbourne to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) leaving from here.
The timezone in Oslo is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Oslo Airport Gardermoen is located in Oslo.
Your flight from Melbourne to OSL won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more people on the move during high season, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to OSL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Oslo Gardermoen Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to OSL flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving on schedule.
About Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to OSL if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Oslo Gardermoen Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Thrifty to explore Oslo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Oslo Gardermoen Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to central Oslo
Central Oslo is around 48 kilometres from Oslo Gardermoen Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Oslo Gardermoen Airport is R 7,954. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 17,191. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to OSL. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Oslo Gardermoen Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to OSL.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from Melbourne to Oslo Gardermoen Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Oslo. September is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Oslo is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to OSL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Oslo Gardermoen Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Oslo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Oslo right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Oslo Gardermoen Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, M/S Nobel: Oslo Fjord Sightseeing / Hop On Hop Off Boat and Viking Ship Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Oslo.
Explore more of Norway
Oslo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Norway just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres southwest of Oslo, a trip to Kristiansand will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Lille Kjæragbolten, Holmenkollen and Bystranda.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Norway, head for Skien, roughly 137 kilometres southwest of Oslo. The Telemark Canal, Skien Sluse (Telemarkskanalen) and The Adventure Factory are highlights.
