Fjords · Nature · Design. Compare cheap flights to Oslo from UK airports — flight time 2h from London.
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 Manchester, London Stansted and London Luton — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for May–Sep. Recent return fares start around £18 from Manchester. 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. 4–6 weeks ahead is usually the sweet spot for short-haul european routes; last-minute bookings can run two to three times the advance fare.
| Departure | Return from | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester (MAN) | £18 | £18 | Compare fares → |
| London Stansted (STN) | £35 | £95 | Compare fares → |
| London Luton (LTN) | £62 | £125 | Compare fares → |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £63 | £102 | Compare fares → |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £65 | £72 | Compare fares → |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £70 | £70 | Compare fares → |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £80 | £123 | Compare fares → |
| Bristol (BRS) | £88 | £88 | Compare fares → |
| Newcastle (NCL) | £92 | £92 | Compare fares → |
| East Midlands (EMA) | — | — | Compare fares → |
| Glasgow (GLA) | — | — | Compare fares → |
| Liverpool (LPL) | — | — | Compare fares → |
Return fares are the lowest and average seen in recent Travelpayouts searches, updated 2026-08-01. Exact prices vary by date — each route page carries the live comparison.
Direct answer. Return flights to Oslo start at around £18, the lowest recent fare on the Manchester–Oslo route. Across the 9 UK departures with current fare data, average returns run £18–£125.
These figures come from recent Travelpayouts search data, not estimates. The spread between departure airports matters: the same week can price very differently from Manchester, London Stansted and London Luton, so it pays to compare more than one departure.
Key fact: The cheapest recent return to Oslo we track is £18 from Manchester.
Direct answer. CompareFlights tracks 12 UK departures for Oslo: Manchester, London Stansted, London Luton, London Gatwick, Edinburgh, Birmingham, London Heathrow, Bristol, Newcastle, East Midlands, Glasgow and Liverpool. Each has its own fare page with the live comparison.
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Key fact: Manchester is currently the cheapest tracked UK departure for Oslo, with returns from £18.
Direct answer. Book 4–6 weeks ahead, and aim for May–Sep if you want Oslo at its best — that window balances weather and crowds rather than chasing a mythical cheapest day.
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 tracks 12 UK departures for Oslo: Manchester, London Stansted, London Luton, London Gatwick, Edinburgh, Birmingham, London Heathrow, Bristol, Newcastle, East Midlands, Glasgow and Liverpool. Each departure has its own fare-comparison page with current prices.
Recent return fares to Oslo start around £18 from Manchester, based on Travelpayouts search data. Anything at £22 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares.
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
The best months to visit Oslo are May–Sep, when conditions are most comfortable for sightseeing and weather is settled.
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.
