Travelling from Oslo to Bern Airport (BRN): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Oslo. Explore your options departing from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) when planning your flight from Oslo to Bern Airport (BRN).
Bern Airport is located in Bern. The city's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Oslo.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Oslo to BRN. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Oslo to BRN even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is an option when departing from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL).
Travelling from central Oslo to OSL takes about 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Oslo Airport Gardermoen. Whether you're catching an early flight from Oslo to Bern Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Oslo Airport Gardermoen, 71.98% touch down on time at their destination.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
You can reach TRF from central Oslo in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 121 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Torp Sandefjord Airport the day before your Oslo to BRN flight:
66.77% of flights departing Torp Sandefjord Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Bern Airport (BRN)
If you have a late flight from Oslo to Bern Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BRN:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bern Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Hertz or Europcar to explore Bern and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Oslo to Bern Airport flight.
Getting from Bern Airport (BRN) to central Bern
Central Bern is roughly 5 kilometres from Bern Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Bern Airport (BRN)
Right now, R 4,096 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Bern Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 14,814. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Oslo to BRN, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Oslo to Bern Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Oslo to Bern Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Oslo to Bern Airport (BRN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Oslo to Bern Airport (BRN). September is the busiest month to travel to Bern. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your Oslo to BRN plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Bern, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Oslo to Bern Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Bern
Start your Bern trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Oslo to Bern Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Old Town Bern and Zytglogge are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Bern to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.
Explore more of Switzerland
Winterthur is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bern. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Winterthur, Swiss Cience Centre Technorama and Kunst Museum Winterthur | Reinhart am Stadtgarten.
If you want to check out another corner of Switzerland, head for Lugano, roughly 153 kilometres south-east of Bern. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano are among the biggest draws.
