Traveling from Philadelphia to Oslo: what you need to know
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is Philadelphia's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Oslo leaving from here.
Arrive in Oslo at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) or TORP Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
The timezone in Oslo is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Philadelphia.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Philadelphia to Oslo flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Oslo
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Philadelphia to Oslo flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your plane ticket from Philadelphia to Oslo.
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Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
We make it easy to book a Philadelphia to Oslo flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Philadelphia International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Traveling from central Philadelphia to PHL takes around 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia to Oslo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
77% of flights that take off from Philadelphia International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Arriving in Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
The distance from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to central Oslo is roughly 40 kilometers. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the center driving.
It usually takes 20 minutes to get there when traveling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel near OSL if you're coming in on a late flight from Philadelphia to Oslo. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Oslo Gardermoen Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Thrifty and experience more of Oslo and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Oslo Gardermoen Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
TORP Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
After your flight from Philadelphia to Oslo has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city center in around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Oslo is approximately 88 kilometers from TORP Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 50 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to lay your head close to TRF. Tuck yourself in after your Philadelphia to Oslo flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab a TORP Sandefjord Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Hertz, Sixt and Budget.
Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from TRF one week in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Oslo
March is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Oslo, while September is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Oslo based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Oslo is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your Philadelphia to Oslo ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Oslo in January when temperatures average between -14ºC (7ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).
More about Oslo
After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Oslo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Oslo:
The Norwegian Opera and Ballet and Viking Ship Museum are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Oslo travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Royal Palace.
Explore more of Norway
Bergen is just one of the many places in Norway waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Oslo. Around 306 kilometers to the west, popular attractions include Fløyfjellet, Bergen? And Fløyen Panorama.
Trondheim is another must-experience destination in Norway and is around 386 kilometers north of Oslo. No trip is complete without seeing Nidaros Cathedral, Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet.