Travelling from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Barcelona Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Oslo.
Flights from OSL to BCN start at 06:05 — the earliest with SAS. The latest departure is at 22:40 with Vueling. Overall, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Barcelona Airport flights.
Your OSL to BCN flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Barcelona, Spain. Jet off with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Barcelona Airport:
Most passengers choose to fly with Norwegian Air Sweden on this route.
Norwegian is the most punctual carrier offering OSL to BCN flights. An exceptional 91.38% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Barcelona Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OSL and BCN:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Barcelona Airport flight is $50. A round-trip ticket is currently $110. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OSL to BCN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Barcelona Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from OSL to BCN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Barcelona Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart OSL arrive at their destination on time.
Central Oslo to Oslo Gardermoen Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near OSL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Barcelona Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel close to BCN if you're catching a late Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Barcelona Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and see more of Barcelona and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Barcelona Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport to the centre of Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Barcelona Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Barcelona in March.
When reserving your flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Barcelona Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from OSL to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without seeing Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.