Zurich to Oslo (Gardermoen) (ZRH–OSL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–OSL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Swiss and SAS lead the route. The flight covers 886 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss Also: AI | 7 | 221 | 2h25 | – | Star Alliance | AI |
| SK SAS Also: LY | 7 | 32N | 2h20 | – | Star Alliance | LY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Oslo (Gardermoen) from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→OSL | BSL→OSL | MXP→OSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | – | 29 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 45m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · OSL: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Oslo (Gardermoen).
Switzerland and Norway are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens can enter Norway with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.
For stays over 3 months, register with the Norwegian police. As an EFTA national, you have the right to live and work in Norway without a separate work permit. Registration can be done online through the UDI portal.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
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.
ZRH–OSL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to OSL
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss and SAS. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ZRH to OSL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to OSL ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 886 miles (1,426 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GOT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).