Fjords · Nature · Design. Compare cheap flights to Oslo from UK airports — flight time 2h from London.
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Oslo is a short-haul destination from the UK — around 2h in the air from London, which makes it a realistic long weekend. Travellers come for the fjords, the outdoors and the design scene. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including London Stansted, London Gatwick and Manchester — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for May–Sep. The lowest return fare we have seen is £41 for a trip starting in January, from London Stansted (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Norwegian krone (NOK) is the local currency and Norwegian the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.
| Departure airport | Lowest return seen | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted (STN) | £41 (trip starting in January) | £63 | Check price |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £82 (trip starting in November) | £84 | Check price |
| Manchester (MAN) | £96 (trip starting in March) | £156 | Check price |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £102 (trip starting in November) | £135 | Check price |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £110 (trip starting in March) | £170 | Check price |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £152 (trip starting in December) | £297 | Check price |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £173 (trip starting in December) | £207 | Check price |
| Newcastle (NCL) | £176 (trip starting in January) | £258 | Check price |
| Bristol (BRS) | £243 (trip starting in December) | £253 | Check price |
| Liverpool (LPL) | £472 (trip starting in March) | £482 | Check price |
| East Midlands (EMA) | – | – | Check price |
| London Luton (LTN) | – | – | Check price |
Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.
Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Oslo is £41 for a trip starting in January, from London Stansted (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.
Across the 10 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £63 to £482. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.
Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Oslo: £41 from London Stansted (trip starting in January, checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Oslo: London Stansted, London Gatwick, Manchester, London Heathrow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Glasgow, Newcastle, Bristol, Liverpool, East Midlands and London Luton. Each has its own fare page.
You book direct with the airline or travel agent. We do not sell tickets or add fees. Airlines seen flying non-stop to Oslo from UK airports include Ryanair, Norwegian, TUI Airways, Scandinavian Airlines and British Airways.
Key fact: London Stansted has the lowest stored return fare for Oslo: £41 (checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. Aim for May–Sep if you want Oslo at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Norwegian krone (NOK); Norwegian is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Oslo: May–Sep. Flight time from London: about 2h.
Direct flights from London to Oslo take approximately 2h. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Oslo: London Stansted, London Gatwick, Manchester, London Heathrow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Glasgow, Newcastle, Bristol, Liverpool, East Midlands and London Luton. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.
The lowest return fare we have seen for Oslo is £41 for a trip starting in January, from London Stansted (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £63. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Oslo was £41 from London Stansted, then London Gatwick £82, Manchester £96 and London Heathrow £102. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £63 from London Stansted, then London Gatwick £84 and London Heathrow £135. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
Norwegian krone (NOK) — most major hotels and restaurants in Oslo accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Norwegian. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
