Travelling from Oslo to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Oslo is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Oslo to Frankfurt flying out of Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's major gateways.
The average duration of a direct Oslo to Frankfurt flight is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Oslo and Frankfurt are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
With 32 flights a week between the two airports, Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Oslo to Frankfurt with Lufthansa at 06:10. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from OSL to FRA is with Lufthansa at 19:00.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Oslo to Frankfurt flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Frankfurt
To snag cheap Oslo to Frankfurt flights, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring great bargains on plane tickets from Oslo to Frankfurt. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Take off from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) on a nonstop flight from Oslo to Frankfurt. From OSL, you can fly directly into Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Lock in your Oslo to Frankfurt plane tickets with Lufthansa. This carrier is a top pick for direct flights from OSL.
We make it a cinch to book an Oslo to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Oslo Airport Gardermoen, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
OSL is around 40 kilometres from central Oslo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near Oslo Airport Gardermoen? If you've booked an early flight from Oslo to Frankfurt, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Oslo Airport Gardermoen, 71.98% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Oslo to TRF in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 88 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Oslo to Frankfurt? Unwind in a hotel near Torp Sandefjord Airport before your adventure officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
67% of flights leaving Torp Sandefjord Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Oslo to Frankfurt, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your Oslo to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is around 105 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. After your flight from Oslo to Frankfurt, it takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Oslo to Frankfurt, tuck yourself in at a hotel near HHN. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HHN can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Oslo to Frankfurt. April is the most popular month to travel to Frankfurt. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in January.
Book an Oslo to Frankfurt ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap flights from Oslo to Frankfurt around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from Oslo to Frankfurt, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
