Travelling from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
London is one hour behind Oslo and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Take your pick of 51 weekly Oslo Gardermoen Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with British Airways is the earliest available. SAS operates the last service of the day at 20:20.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OSL to LHR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Scandinavian Airlines offers direct flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in London — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Scandinavian Airlines.
With an impressive 90.07% of services arriving as scheduled, Scandinavian Airlines is the most punctual carrier for OSL to LHR flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between OSL and LHR include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Brussels International Airport
Handy information about Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from OSL touch down on schedule 85% of the time.
To get to Oslo Gardermoen Airport from central Oslo, it takes about 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near OSL. Whether you have an early flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to London Heathrow Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider booking a hotel near LHR if you're on a late Oslo Gardermoen Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to London in March.
When reserving your flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OSL to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Kingdom. Journey around 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to tick off its leading attractions. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are among the biggest draws.















