Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bergen Airport (BGO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Bergen Airport.
Bergen's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Bergen one hour ahead of Manchester.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MAN to BGO flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Norwegian has direct flights from Manchester Airport to Bergen Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Bergen — and maybe even more of Norway if time allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Norwegian.
Norwegian is the most punctual carrier that offers MAN to BGO flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Bergen Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAN and BGO:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, 65% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Manchester Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MAN? If you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Bergen Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bergen Airport (BGO)
If you're arriving on a late Manchester Airport to Bergen Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near BGO:
Pick up a Bergen Airport rental car and explore Bergen and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Bergen Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Bergen Airport (BGO) to central Bergen
Bergen Airport to central Bergen has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bergen Airport (BGO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Bergen Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Bergen. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Bergen Airport for July if you'd like to visit Bergen during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAN to BGO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Norway
Oslo is just one of the many cities in Norway waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bergen. Around 306 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Viking Ship Museum and Det Kongelige Slott.
If you want to check out another corner of Norway, head for Trondheim, about 434 kilometres north-east of Bergen. Nidaros Cathedral (Nidaros Domkirke), Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet are highlights.