Flying from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) to Tromso Airport (TOS): what you need to know
Tromso is six hours ahead of Atlanta and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your ATL to TOS flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Tromso Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between ATL and TOS:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
ATL's address is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Of the flights that depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
To get to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport from central Atlanta, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near ATL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Tromso Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Tromso Airport (TOS)
Consider booking a hotel close to TOS if you have a late Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Tromso Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Tromso Airport rental car and explore Tromso and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Tromso Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Tromso Airport (TOS)
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Tromso Airport. Tromso in peak season has a lively feel, but rates are often higher and attractions can be crowded. Plan your visit in the off-season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Tromso Airport for July if you'd like to visit Tromso during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATL to TOS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Norway
Bodo is just one of the many places in Norway waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tromso. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Landegode, Saltstraumen and Valnesfossen.
Harstad is another favourite destination in Norway and is around 137 kilometres south-west of Tromso. No trip is complete without a visit to Trondenes fort, Sør-Troms Museum and Trondenes Church.