Flying from Philadelphia to Oslo: what you need to know
Philadelphia's main base, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Oslo.
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) and Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) are Oslo's major entry points.
Oslo is five hours ahead of Philadelphia and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Philadelphia to Oslo flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Oslo
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Philadelphia to Oslo flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for Philadelphia to Oslo flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Travelling from central Philadelphia to PHL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel close to Philadelphia International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia to Oslo, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, data shows 78.93% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Arriving in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) is approximately 40 kilometres from central Oslo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 40 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Philadelphia to Oslo. Book one of these accommodation options near OSL instead:
Pick up an Oslo Airport Gardermoen rental car and explore Oslo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Oslo Airport Gardermoen around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) is around 88 kilometres from central Oslo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Philadelphia to Oslo, it takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 2 hours 20 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near TRF. Kick back after your Philadelphia to Oslo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Torp Sandefjord Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Sixt or Budget and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from TRF one week ahead of time often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Oslo
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Philadelphia to Oslo. June is the most popular month to travel to Oslo. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When booking your Philadelphia to Oslo tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Oslo, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Oslo in January when temperatures average between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).
More about Oslo
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Oslo, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Oslo:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Viking Ship Museum, The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet and Akershus Fortress are must-do's during your Oslo adventure.
Explore more of Norway
Bergen is just one of the many places in Norway waiting to be explored after you've experienced Oslo. Around 306 kilometres to the west, popular attractions include Bryggen, Troldhaugen and Fish Market.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Norway, consider Trondheim, about 386 kilometres north of Oslo. Kristiansten Fortress, Ringve Museum and Old Town Bridge are the start of reasons to visit.
