Travelling from Seattle to Oslo: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Seattle. Check out your options departing from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Seattle Lake Union SPB Airport (LKE) when planning your flight from Seattle to Oslo.
Arrive in Oslo at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) or TORP Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
Oslo is nine hours ahead of Seattle and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your Seattle to Oslo flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Oslo
To find cheap Seattle to Oslo flights, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing Seattle to Oslo flights departing from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport (KEF)
SEA is around 19 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Oslo, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
80% of flights departing from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of SEA.
Arriving in Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to central Oslo takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Oslo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OSL instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Oslo Gardermoen Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Thrifty and experience more of Oslo and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Oslo Gardermoen Airport around three weeks before your trip.
TORP Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
As soon as your flight from Seattle to Oslo has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Oslo is approximately 88 kilometres from TORP Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 50 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to TRF. Tuck yourself in after your Seattle to Oslo flight at one of these well-located options:
Hertz, Sixt and Budget make picking up a TORP Sandefjord Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from TRF one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Oslo
September is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Oslo. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Oslo in March.
The warmest month in Oslo is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your Seattle to Oslo ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Seattle to Oslo in January when temperatures average between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).
More about Oslo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Oslo right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Oslo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. The Norwegian Opera and Ballet, Viking Ship Museum and The Royal Palace are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Oslo itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
You've seen Oslo, now it's time to explore more of Norway. Travel about 306 kilometres west to Bergen to check off its top attractions. From Fløyfjellet to Bergen? And Fløyen Panorama, your itinerary will be busy.
Trondheim is another essential stop in Norway and is around 386 kilometres north of Oslo. No journey is complete without experiencing Nidaros Cathedral, Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet.