Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Oslo is two hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 25 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen flights. The 08:00 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Norwegian Air Shuttle operates the latest service of the day at 21:20.
Give yourself enough time to make your IST to OSL flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Getting to Oslo (and then discovering more of Norway!) is easy with Norwegian Air Shuttle. This popular airline has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen.
Most passengers choose to fly with Norwegian Air Shuttle on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and OSL include:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Hamburg Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
At the moment, $83 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $227. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from IST to OSL by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near IST. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OSL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Oslo Airport Gardermoen rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Thrifty to explore Oslo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Oslo Airport Gardermoen about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to central Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen to central Oslo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen. For smaller crowds, go to Oslo in February.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Oslo Airport Gardermoen for July if you want to explore Oslo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to OSL in January. Temperatures average between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) then.
Explore more of Norway
Oslo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Norway you should also see. Around 306 kilometres west of Oslo, a visit to Bergen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Bryggen, Troldhaugen and Fish Market.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Norway, consider Trondheim, about 386 kilometres north of Oslo. Kristiansten Fortress, Ringve Museum and Old Town Bridge are among its highlights.