Flying from Washington DC to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Washington DC to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your journey from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main departure points in Washington DC.
The timezone in Oslo is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Oslo Airport Gardermoen is located in Oslo.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to OSL, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Washington DC to OSL even cheaper with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find cities that could split up the flight. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is an option when departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Oslo Airport Gardermoen, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% touch down on time at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Oslo Airport Gardermoen with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and OSL include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to OSL flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) departing from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BWI and OSL include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 50 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Washington DC to Oslo Airport Gardermoen flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
Flights that depart from BWI arrive at their final stop as scheduled 77.13% of the time.
About Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Oslo Airport Gardermoen, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near OSL:
Grab an Oslo Airport Gardermoen rental car and discover Oslo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Oslo Airport Gardermoen flight.
Getting from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to central Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen is roughly 40 kilometres from central Oslo. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
148 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Oslo Airport Gardermoen. A return flight starts from 330 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL). Visit Oslo in February for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Washington DC to OSL plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Oslo to range from 8ºC (46ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Oslo Airport Gardermoen in January when temperatures are between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).
More about Oslo
Start your Oslo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Oslo Airport Gardermoen, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, M/S Nobel: Oslo Fjord Sightseeing / Hop On Hop Off Boat and Viking Ship Museum are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Oslo itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
Kristiansand is just one of the many places in Norway waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Oslo. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Lille Kjæragbolten, Holmenkollen and Bystranda.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Norway, head for Skien, roughly 137 kilometres south-west of Oslo. The Telemark Canal, Skien Sluse (Telemarkskanalen) and The Adventure Factory are the start of reasons to visit.