Cheap flights from Manchester to Oslo

October tends to offer lower fares before the holiday period drives prices up in November and December. School holidays across Europe increase demand on weekends, while weekdays outside those peaks remain quieter. Christmas and New Year bring heavier traffic, as does Norway's summer when visitors arrive for longer daylight hours.

Low-cost carriers like Ryanair UK and Easyjet keep base fares lower but charge separately for checked baggage and seat selection. Full-service options including Scandinavian Airlines, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Norwegian International, Air France and KLM Cityhopper typically include a carry-on in their standard tickets. Some of these operate direct services while others connect through their respective hubs.

Arriving late at Oslo Airport means you will need reliable transport into the city centre since options become limited after midnight. Sandefjord sits further from central Oslo and requires additional travel time to reach the same destinations. Trains, buses and taxis all operate between both airports and the city depending on which one your flight lands at.

Currency

NOK (kr)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Sámi, Bokmål, Nynorsk, Norwegian

Emergency number

112, 110, 113

Driving side

right

Calling code

+47

Internet domain

.no

EU / Schengen

Schengen area

Population of Oslo

718 k (2024)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Oslo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your arrival airport matches your intended destination since Oslo has two separate terminals in different locations.
• Compare baggage allowances carefully when booking with low-cost carriers versus full-service airlines.
• Verify connection details if you have booked flights separately rather than as a single ticket.
• Confirm any documentation requirements for entering Norway before you travel.
• Consider that prices shift during school holidays and the winter holiday season.