Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Oslo: what you need to know
Oslo is six hours ahead of Durham, where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located. Oslo follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your RDU to Oslo flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from RDU to Oslo. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Durham, RDU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near RDU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Raleigh-Durham International Airport, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Oslo
R 4,017 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo flight. Return plane tickets start from R 7,926. These fares may change based on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from RDU to Oslo. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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Airports in Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
The distance from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to central Oslo is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
Think about booking a hotel near OSL if you have a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo. Pick one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Booking your vehicle from Oslo Gardermoen Airport about three weeks before your flight from RDU to Oslo can help you get the lowest rate.
TORP Sandefjord (TRF)
After your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Oslo is roughly 113 kilometres from TORP Sandefjord (TRF).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 50 minutes or so.
There are some great places to drop your things at near TRF. Settle in and get cosy after your RDU to Oslo flight at one of these well-located options:
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from TRF one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Oslo
January is the quietest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo, while September is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Oslo based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to Oslo in January when temperatures average between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).
More about Oslo
Start your Oslo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Viking Ship Museum, The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet and Det Kongelige Slott are top sights which should feature on any good Oslo itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
Oslo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Norway just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres west of Oslo, a visit to Bergen will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Fløyfjellet, Bergen? And Fløyen Panorama.
If you're ready to explore another side of Norway, consider Trondheim, about 386 kilometres north of Oslo. Nidaros Cathedral (Nidaros Domkirke), Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet are among the biggest draws.
