Cheap flights to Oslo

Flights to Bergen

Visiting Norway's second largest city is easy thanks to regular flights to Bergen from a range of UK airports. Flight times won't be more than 1 hour 45 minutes in most cases, and flights leave daily, with no seasonal interruptions. So, a Norwegian city break can be easily planned.

Which is the main airport in Bergen?

The only airport in the Bergen area is Bergen Airport. Norway's second busiest aviation hub, the airport is 12 miles from the centre of town and has strong public transport links. Arrivals can hop onto a fast light rail link, or take Tide buses. Buses are really handy for those heading to nearby islands as they stop at Bergen's ferry port.

Which airlines offer flights to Bergen?

Airlines offering flights to Bergen include Norwegian Air Shuttle, Loganair, Wizz Air, Widerøe and Titan Airways. This opens up plenty of potential routes, with services from Liverpool, London-Gatwick, London-Luton, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Manchester, Inverness and Kirkwall all waiting to be booked.

Why travel by plane to Bergen?

There are plenty of great reasons to choose flying when heading to Bergen. For starters, the main alternative is a lengthy ferry journey, which is both time-consuming and uncomfortable for many people. By contrast, flights depart from numerous UK airports every day, providing a comfortable, stress-free route to Bergen. Flight times are around one hour 45 minutes in most cases, and transfers are quick when passengers touch down. Moreover, with plenty of competition on the UK-Bergen route, prices tend to be very reasonable, allowing travellers to save money for food, drink and recreation when they get to Norway.

Before you travel to Bergen by plane - good to know!

Bergen's public transport system makes it easy for visitors to navigate the city, especially when they purchase a Bergen Card, which allows users free train and bus journeys. The card also provides discounts for attractions like the family-friendly Aquarium and the spectacular Fløibanen funicular railway, which ascends to the peak of Mount Fløyen, offering stupendous views. Other highlights in town include the colourful Hanseatic  Wharf, the home of composer Edvard Grieg, and the 500-year-old Bergenhus Fortress. But travellers should try to get out of Bergen as well. Cruise vessels leave all the time for beauty spots like Osterfjord, while adventurous visitors can enjoy day-long island-hopping tours via the Norled Express.

How to Get to Oslo by Plane

British Airways offer direct flights to Oslo from London Heathrow. Scandinavian Airlines also offer this service, with direct flights from Manchester Airport, Aberdeen International Airport and Edinburgh Airport. From Manchester Airport, Norwegian Air provide numerous connections to Norway. Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian and Jet Time airlines also provide connections to the country from various regional airports across the UK. Oslo's main airport, Oslo Airport Gardermoen, is located 48 km north east of Oslo city centre. Located 60 km south of Oslo, Rygge airport, acts as a secondary airport for the capital, whilst further still is Sandefjord Airport, 118 km south west of Oslo. Railway, taxi and airport shuttle services offer convenient transfers from the airports to the city, and also between each of these facilities. Visitors can purchase an Oslo Pass which gives them unlimited access to the city's transport, free entry into many of the main attractions, as well as discounts in participating restaurants and cafes.

Oslo

Oslo is one of the largets capitals in the world, covering approximately 453 square km. Much of this area is forest, making the city an excellent destination if you're looking to enjoy outdoor activities. This is made even easier by the city's temperate climate. The Vigeland Sculpture Park is only 10 minutes outside of the city centre by subway, and offers hundreds of sculptures and outdoor swimming facilities. Oslo also boasts of a number of fine art galleries and museums, many of which are included in the Oslo Pass. The Henrik Ibsen Museum, The Nobel Peace Centre and the National Gallery are all included in this scheme, and offer a wide variety of classic and contemporary exhibitions. For shopping, dining and nightlife ideas, the area around Karl Johans Gate offers numerous outlets.