Flying from Oslo to Cardiff Airport (CWL): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Oslo to Cardiff Airport (CWL). Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) and Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) are the two main airports in Oslo.
Cardiff is one hour behind Oslo. Cardiff Airport is located in Cardiff, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Oslo to CWL.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Oslo to CWL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Oslo, OSL can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Oslo Airport Gardermoen. Whether you're catching an early flight from Oslo to Cardiff Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Oslo Airport Gardermoen, 71.98% land on schedule at their destination.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
On public transport, you can travel from central Oslo to TRF in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 121 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Oslo to CWL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Torp Sandefjord Airport:
66.77% of flights taking off from Torp Sandefjord Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Have a late flight from Oslo to Cardiff Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near CWL and shut your eyes sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cardiff Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise to explore Cardiff and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Oslo to Cardiff Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Cardiff Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Cardiff. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
At the moment, 88 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Cardiff Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 245 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Oslo to CWL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Oslo to Cardiff Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Oslo to Cardiff Airport.
The best time to fly from Oslo to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Oslo to Cardiff Airport (CWL). June is the most popular month to visit Cardiff. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
When booking your Oslo to CWL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Cardiff, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Oslo to Cardiff Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Cardiff
Once you've booked your flight from Oslo to Cardiff Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cardiff:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Cardiff Castle, St Fagans National History Museum and Cardiff Bay are attractions you won't want to skip in Cardiff.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited Cardiff, now it's time to discover other corners of the United Kingdom. Travel about 225 kilometres east to London to tick off its top attractions. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 153 kilometres north-east of Cardiff. No journey is complete without a visit to The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
