Flying from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul two hours ahead of Oslo.
Flights from OSL to IST start at 06:05 — the earliest with Norwegian Air Shuttle. The last service of the day is at 18:40 with Turkish Airlines. In total, there are 18 weekly Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
Your OSL to IST flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Istanbul (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between OSL and IST include:
Copenhagen Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
At the moment, $117 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $250. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from OSL to IST.
The cheapest month for flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from OSL to IST.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Handy information about Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from OSL reach their destination on time.
Central Oslo to Oslo Gardermoen Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near OSL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and find adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Airport, Istanbul is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OSL to IST around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without visiting Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.