Cheap flights from Glasgow to Oslo Gardermoen
Updated 2026-06-21
1030 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 41m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Glasgow (GLA) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow Airport is Scotland's leisure-leaning hub — the larger of the city's two airports — with Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair and TUI dominating the holiday market and BA, KLM and Aer Lingus adding hub connections. The terminal is 9 miles west of Glasgow centre with regular Glasgow Airport Express bus service. Atlantic-facing weather can affect winter operations; check status before peak departures from October to March.
Arriving in Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen sits 47 km north of the city, with the Airport Express Train (Flytoget) running every 10 minutes to Oslo S in 22 minutes for 230 NOK. SAS and Norwegian dominate; Ryanair adds Torp service (a separate airport). Oslo fares spike around the Nobel Prize ceremony (early December) and around Russ celebrations (late May); January–February is the cheapest window.
Who flies GLA to OSL?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Jet2.com | LS | 1h 41m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 1h 41m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 1h 41m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 1h 41m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 1h 41m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 1h 41m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Glasgow to Oslo FAQs
Direct flights from Glasgow (GLA) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) take approximately 1h 41m for the 1030 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
6 carriers operate direct service from Glasgow (GLA) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL): Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways, KLM and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Jet2.com typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Norway (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/norway before booking.
Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) is the primary international airport for Oslo. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.