Travelling from Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL). Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport flight.
The timezone in Oslo is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Oslo Gardermoen Airport is located in Oslo.
With 18 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Istanbul Airport (IST) to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:30am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from IST to OSL is with Norwegian Air Shuttle at 9:20pm.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to OSL.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Take the express route from Istanbul Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) can be booked from here.
Turkish Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport taking off from IST.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Turkish Airlines between IST and OSL.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Istanbul to OSL with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and OSL include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) plane ticket with departures from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Decide if leaving from SAW is a better fit for your trip.
Board your direct flight from Istanbul to OSL with Pegasus. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of SAW.
On the SAW to OSL route, Pegasus Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
With 66.13% of its services landing on schedule, Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport, check out these options when departing from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
You can reach SAW from central Istanbul in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to OSL flight:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to OSL if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to central Oslo
From Oslo Gardermoen Airport, central Oslo is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Currently, 71 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 164 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to OSL.
June is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Istanbul to OSL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.
Save money on your flight from Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Oslo. September is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Oslo is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your Istanbul to OSL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).
More about Oslo
Start your Oslo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Oslo Gardermoen Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Oslo should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions that belong on your itinerary include The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Viking Ship Museum and Det Kongelige Slott.
Explore more of Norway
Kristiansand is just one of the many places in Norway waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Oslo. Around 290 kilometres away to the southwest, popular attractions include Lille Kjæragbolten, Bystranda and Baneheia Park.
Around 137 kilometres southwest of Oslo, Skien is another favourite stop in Norway. Start your sightseeing at The Telemark Canal, Skien Sluse (Telemarkskanalen) and Telemark Museum.
