Flying from New York to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main departure points in New York.
Tromso/Langnes Airport is located in Tromso. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of New York.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to TOS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from New York to TOS with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between JFK and TOS include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York to Tromso/Langnes Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on time at their destination.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Tromso/Langnes Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and TOS include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
You can get to EWR from central New York in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your New York to TOS flight? Check in to a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour or so on public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Tromso/Langnes Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near LaGuardia Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
LGA has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on course and land as expected.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS)
Reserve a hotel near TOS if you're catching a late flight from New York to Tromso/Langnes Airport. Choose one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Grab a Tromso/Langnes Airport rental car and discover Tromso and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week before your New York to Tromso/Langnes Airport flight.
Getting from Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS) to central Tromso
Tromso/Langnes Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Tromso. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS)
At the moment, R 3,851 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Tromso/Langnes Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,004. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to TOS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable New York to Tromso/Langnes Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from New York to Tromso/Langnes Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from New York to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS). June is when most people visit Tromso. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
Book a New York to TOS plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tromso to range from 7ºC (45ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF).
January has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Tromso/Langnes Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tromso
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Tromso/Langnes Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tromso:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Tromso when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Tromso Fjords followed by Dark spot for Aurora and Aurora View Point.
Explore more of Norway
Tromso has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Norway you'll want to see. Around 137 kilometres south-west of Tromso, a trip to Harstad will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like The path along the sea, Trondenes fort and Folkeparken.
Alta is another must-experience destination in Norway and is around 177 kilometres east of Tromso. No journey is complete without visiting Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre, Alta Church and Nordlyskatedralen.