Helsinki (Vantaa) to Oslo (Gardermoen) (HEL–OSL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HEL–OSL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair, British Airways and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 474 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY Finnair | 28 | 320, 32B, 73H, E90 | 1h30-1h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 321 | 1h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
| FI Icelandair | 7 | E90 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| DY Norwegian | 6 | 738 | 1h34 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Oslo (Gardermoen) from Helsinki (Vantaa)
| Metric | HEL→OSL | TLL→OSL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from HEL | – | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 48 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
HEL: EET · OSL: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 5:00 PM in Oslo (Gardermoen).
Finnish citizens enter Norway visa-free with no time limit under the Nordic Passport Union and EEA agreement. No passport is legally required for Nordic citizens traveling between Nordic countries, though carrying an ID card or passport is practical for airline check-in and identification.
For stays over 3 months, register with the Norwegian police and the Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) to get a D-number or personal number. Bring proof of employment, self-employment, or student enrollment. The registration is free and processed in 1 to 2 weeks.
Norwegian and Finnair fly Helsinki to Oslo direct. Seasonal routes reach Tromso and other northern Norwegian cities. Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK), not the euro. Card payments work everywhere, including market stalls. Your EHIC/GHIC covers emergency care. The Finland-Norway land border in Lapland is open with no checkpoints, so you can drive between Kilpisjarvi and Tromso without stopping.
Flytoget trains depart from the station below the arrivals hall every 10 minutes, reaching Oslo Central Station in 19 minutes (NOK 230-252). Buy from the yellow machines on the platform or tap your card on board. Vy regional trains leave from the same platform and take 23-25 minutes for NOK 129. Both trains share the track through Romerike and only diverge on timing and price.
Flybussen coaches stop at the terminal exit and serve central hotels and bus hubs (NOK 259 pre-booked, 45-55 minutes). Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed-price zones posted at the rank. Expect NOK 700-1200 to central Oslo depending on your destination and time of day. Car rental desks are in the arrivals hall with vehicles in the adjacent parking structure.
Oslo has cold winters and mild summers. December through February averages -7 to -1 degrees C with short daylight hours (the sun sets by 15:10 in mid-December). Snow is reliable from November onward, and icy roads are standard. Summers (June-August) bring long days and highs of 18-22 degrees C with 18+ hours of daylight around the solstice. Rain peaks in late summer and autumn at 65-90mm per month.
Spring thaws through March and April with rapid warming into May (8-16 degrees C). Autumn cools fast after September, dropping to 3 degrees C by November. Annual rainfall totals about 830mm, spread fairly evenly but slightly heavier in summer and fall. Pack thermal layers and waterproof outerwear for winter. Summer visitors still need a jacket for cool evenings and a rain shell for afternoon showers.
HEL–OSL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HEL to OSL
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair, British Airways, Norwegian and Icelandair. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HEL to OSL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HEL to OSL ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 474 miles (763 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via TLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tallinn (TLL).