Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Oslo: what you need to know
The timezone in Oslo is UTC+1. The city is 5 hours ahead of Durham, where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from RDU to Oslo.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from RDU to Oslo with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you have a passport from United States and are travelling to Norway for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on your length of stay and are subject to change. For the latest rules, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo.
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Durham, RDU can be reached in approximately 18 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Oslo
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo is R 8,463. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,157. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from RDU to Oslo. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Getting cheap tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from RDU to Oslo is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has fallen.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to central Oslo is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes around 38 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OSL instead:
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
The centre of Oslo is about 121 kilometres from Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF). As soon as your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 1 hour and 28 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours and 21 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near TRF. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from RDU to Oslo:
Best time to go to Oslo
June is the most popular month to board a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Oslo, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 8ºC to 25ºC.
Look for cheap flights from RDU to Oslo in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -14ºC and 1ºC on average.
More about Oslo
After booking your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Oslo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Viking Ship Museum, The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet and Akershus Fortress are top sights which should feature on any good Oslo itinerary.
Complete your Oslo trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Oslo and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oslo.
