Airports in Norway

Norway has an extensive network of airports, essential for connecting the country's long coastline and remote northern regions. The state-owned Avinor operates most airports, with Oslo Gardermoen serving as the main international gateway.

Major International Airports

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Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)

Norway's main international airport and Scandinavia's second busiest. Hub for SAS and Norwegian.

60.1939°N, 11.1004°E | 47km from Oslo | Express train 19 min
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Bergen Airport Flesland (BGO)

Gateway to the fjords. Second busiest airport in Norway with many international connections.

60.2934°N, 5.2181°E | 19km from Bergen | Light rail 45 min
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Stavanger Airport Sola (SVG)

Serves Norway's oil capital with many North Sea helicopter and international flights.

58.8767°N, 5.6378°E | 14km from Stavanger | Bus 30 min
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Trondheim Airport Værnes (TRD)

Gateway to central Norway and Trøndelag region.

63.4578°N, 10.9239°E | 32km from Trondheim | Express bus 35 min
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Tromsø Airport Langnes (TOS)

Arctic gateway for northern lights and polar adventures. Close to city center.

69.6833°N, 18.9189°E | 5km from Tromsø | Bus 15 min

Secondary & Regional Airports

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Oslo Torp Sandefjord (TRF)

Secondary Oslo airport used by low-cost carriers. 110km south of Oslo.

59.1867°N, 10.2586°E | Low-cost hub
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Bodø Airport (BOO)

Gateway to Lofoten Islands and northern Nordland. Hub for Widerøe regional flights.

67.2692°N, 14.3653°E | Lofoten gateway
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Ålesund Airport Vigra (AES)

Access to Geirangerfjord and Art Nouveau city of Ålesund.

62.5622°N, 6.1197°E | Fjord access
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Alta Airport (ALF)

Finnmark gateway for northern lights and Sami culture.

69.9761°N, 23.3717°E | Northern lights destination
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Kirkenes Airport Høybuktmoen (KKN)

Eastern Finnmark near Russian border. King crab safari destination.

69.7258°N, 29.8914°E | Near Russian border
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Svalbard Airport Longyearbyen (LYR)

World's northernmost airport with regular scheduled service. Gateway to Arctic Svalbard.

78.2461°N, 15.4656°E | Arctic gateway

Flying in Norway

Main Airlines

SAS, Norwegian, Widerøe (regional), Flyr

Domestic Network

50+ airports connected by regular flights

International Connections

Oslo has direct flights to 150+ destinations

Short Takeoff Airports

Many regional airports use STOL aircraft

Tips for Flying in Norway

  • Book Early: Domestic flights can be expensive if booked last minute
  • Widerøe Explorer: Unlimited domestic flights pass available for tourists
  • Weather: Winter flights may be delayed or cancelled due to weather
  • Small Airports: Many northern airports have limited services
  • Scenic Flights: Ask for window seat for stunning mountain and fjord views

Alternative Transport

  • Train: Oslo-Bergen and Oslo-Trondheim scenic routes
  • Hurtigruten: Coastal voyage calling at 34 ports
  • Bus: Comprehensive network including airport express buses
  • Ferry: Essential for reaching many coastal destinations