Travelling from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 55 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul.
Oslo Gardermoen Airport is located in Oslo. Based in the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is two hours ahead of Oslo.
With 18 flights a week between the two airports, Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is the most popular route. Norwegian Air Shuttle operates the earliest flight at 06:05. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from OSL to IST is with Turkish Airlines at 18:40.
Leave enough time to make your OSL to Istanbul flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Direct Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul tickets are available for booking. Istanbul Airport (IST) will be where your journey ends.
There's a good selection of airlines that offer direct flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul, including:
We make it easy to book plane tickets from OSL to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
The journey from central Oslo to OSL takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near OSL:
85% of flights departing from Oslo Gardermoen Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from OSL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to Istanbul
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul flight is ₹ 7,675. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 15,208. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from OSL to Istanbul by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for landing a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
Picking up a cheap flight from OSL to Istanbul is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
The distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near IST:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from OSL to Istanbul.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Following your flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your OSL to Istanbul flight:
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the most popular month for flights from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Istanbul in February.
Before locking in your Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from OSL to Istanbul around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul, check out our selection of hotels including:
Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia Museum are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Istanbul travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its must-visit sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 322 kilometres southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
