Oslo (Gardermoen) to Abu Dhabi (OSL–AUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

Flytoget (Airport Express) departs Oslo Central Station every 10 minutes and reaches Gardermoen in 19 minutes (NOK 230-252). Tickets from the app, vending machines at the station, or contactless payment on board. Vy regional trains cover the same route in 23-25 minutes for NOK 129, departing every 20 minutes with over 50 daily services. Both options are fast and reliable; the Vy train is the better deal if you are not in a rush.

Flybussen coaches run every 15-30 minutes from central Oslo with stops at major hotels and transport hubs (NOK 259 online, 45-55 minutes). Taxis from central Oslo cost NOK 700-1200 and take 40-50 minutes. If you already have a Ruter travel card loaded with the correct zones, regional trains and some buses are included at no extra fare.

Careem and Uber serve the airport at AED 45–70 to downtown Abu Dhabi (25–40 min). Official taxis at the curb: AED 50–80. Bus E101 to Central Bus Station costs AED 4 and takes 45 minutes but runs infrequently; verify schedule before relying on it.For Dubai: shared taxis from the airport cost AED 75–100/seat; private taxis AED 200–350 (90–120 min). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The new terminal (Terminal A opened 2023) handles most Etihad flights; confirm which terminal for ground transport.

Hyper-arid desert climate on the Arabian Gulf coast. Summers (June–September) are extreme at 38–47°C with very high humidity. Outdoor exposure is extreme in July and August. Ground handling and ramp operations are affected by heat protocols. Haboob (sandstorm) events reduce visibility and may cause ground stops.

Winter (December–February) is the peak travel season at 18–27°C with clear skies and minimal disruption risk. The airport almost never sees rain. When rain does occur (typically December–February), local drainage infrastructure can briefly flood access roads. Overall, AUH is one of the most operationally consistent major hubs globally.