Travelling from Oslo to Melbourne: what you need to know
Oslo has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Oslo to Melbourne departing from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
Come in for landing at Melbourne's primary gateway, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Melbourne is ten hours ahead of Oslo and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
To ensure you catch your Oslo to Melbourne flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Melbourne
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Oslo to Melbourne flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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Flying from Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for Oslo to Melbourne flights departing from Oslo Airport Gardermoen, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Oslo, OSL can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Oslo Airport Gardermoen. Whether you're taking an early flight from Oslo to Melbourne or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to Oslo Airport Gardermoen's on-time performance, 71.98% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
TRF is about 88 kilometres from central Oslo. It takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Torp Sandefjord Airport the day before your flight from Oslo to Melbourne:
Torp Sandefjord Airport has an on-time performance of 66.77%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is approximately 19 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near MEL if you're coming in on a late flight from Oslo to Melbourne. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience more of Melbourne and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is about 48 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). As soon as your flight from Oslo to Melbourne has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 50 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 2 hours 5 minutes or so.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with an Avalon Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car hire and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from AVV three weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Head toward the city centre after your flight from Oslo to Melbourne has arrived. Central Melbourne is around 11 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 25 minutes to reach by car.
If you use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Begin your trip without stressing over how to get to where you're going with an Essendon Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with trusted names here like East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Oslo to Melbourne is smart. In addition to better deals, you might find it easier to get the make and model you prefer at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Oslo to Melbourne. January is the busiest month to travel to Melbourne. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Before locking in your Oslo to Melbourne tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Oslo to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Oslo to Melbourne, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are popular attractions which should feature on every Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another standout destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without visiting Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.