Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport
Oslo (Gardermoen), Norway
Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport
Norway's main international gateway north of Oslo.
- ›Opened on 8 October 1998, replacing the congested Fornebu Airport closer to Oslo.
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of 202 metres above sea level, making it one of the higher-altitude major airports in Northern Europe.
- ›Gardermoen was used as a military airbase by Germany during World War II and later by Norwegian armed forces.
- ›The terminal building spans roughly 168,000 square metres and was designed with sustainability principles integrated into its construction.
- ›It has two parallel runways oriented roughly north–south, capable of handling simultaneous instrument approaches.
Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport, opened in October 1998 to replace the former Fornebu Airport, serves as Norway's primary international hub and busiest airport. Situated approximately 47 kilometres north of Oslo city centre in the Gardermoen plain, it was purpose-built with a distinctly Scandinavian architectural character, featuring sweeping wooden interiors and abundant natural light. It handles the majority of Norway's international and domestic air traffic, connecting the country to destinations across Europe and beyond.
- Main Terminal — A single integrated terminal building housing both domestic and international departures, arrivals, and all passenger facilities under one roof.
- Flytoget Airport Express Train — non-stop to Oslo Central Station in approximately 19 minutes
- NSB/Vy Regional Trains — slower but cheaper rail service to Oslo Central Station and beyond
- Flybussekspressen airport coaches to Oslo city centre and regional destinations
- Taxi and ride-hailing services available at designated ranks outside arrivals
- Car rental desks from major providers including Avis, Hertz, Sixt, and Budget located in the terminal
- Private shuttle services to hotels and surrounding municipalities
- Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen
- Clarion Hotel Oslo Airport
- Thon Hotel Oslo Airport
- Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport West
- Quality Hotel Gardermoen
Inside the terminal, passengers will find a solid range of options including Norwegian bakery chains, sushi bars, burger outlets, and sit-down restaurants offering both Nordic and international cuisine. Airside dining expands considerably past security, with options suited to both quick bites before boarding and leisurely meals during longer layovers. Outside the airport, the town of Gardermoen and surrounding areas offer limited dining, so most travellers rely on in-terminal facilities.
- Book Flytoget tickets in advance online to save time; the express train is the fastest and most reliable option to Oslo city centre.
- Oslo Airport has a single terminal, so domestic and international connections are straightforward, but allow at least 45 minutes for international transfers.
- Currency exchange rates at airport kiosks are poor; use an ATM or card with low foreign transaction fees instead.
- Norwegian weather can be severe in winter — check your flight status before heading to the airport, as delays and cancellations can occur during heavy snowfall.
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