Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL): what you need to know
Oslo is six hours ahead of Washington DC and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your IAD to OSL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between IAD and OSL include:
London Heathrow Airport
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Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Washington Dulles Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Washington Dulles Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to IAD:
Arriving at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
If you're coming in on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near OSL:
Travel at your own speed with a Oslo Gardermoen Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Hertz or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Oslo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Oslo Gardermoen Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to central Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Oslo. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Oslo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Oslo is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Oslo Gardermoen Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to OSL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Norway
Bergen is just one of the many cities in Norway waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Oslo. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Fløyfjellet, Bergen? And Fløyen Panorama.
Around 386 kilometres north of Oslo, Trondheim is another favourite stop in Norway. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Nidaros Cathedral (Nidaros Domkirke), Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet.