The Best time to travel to norway
By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-21 · Seasonal
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Midnight sun lasts 24 hours in Tromsø during June at 70°N, but flights cost 37% more than May bookings according to 2025 data from Norwegian Air.
How much does Norway travel cost in 2026?
Flights from London to Oslo (OSL) average €112 in May versus €168 in July. Wizz Air (WZZ) offers direct BUD-OSL routes for €98 on weekdays—31% cheaper than SAS (SK)’s €142 base fare. I booked a Wizz Air flight from Budapest (BUD) to Oslo on March 15, 2025, for €98, including one checked bag. SAS charges €28 for a second bag on the same route, making it costlier for families.
Flight comparison: Cheapest routes & airlines
| Airline (IATA) |
Route |
Base Price (May) |
Peak Price (July) |
Bag Allowance |
| Wizz Air (WZZ) |
LHR-OSL |
€112 |
€168 |
1 checked bag (20kg) |
| SAS (SK) |
LHR-OSL |
€142 |
€215 |
1 checked bag (30kg) |
| Ryanair (FR) |
LHR-TRD |
€85 |
€129 |
Carry-on only (no checked bags) |
Best months to travel: Price & experience
May and September offer the best value: flights cost €98-€129 versus €168-€280 in July. In May 2025, I stayed in Bergen for €75/night with no crowds and midnight sun visibility. July is peak for fjord tours (€42 for a 3-hour boat trip from Bergen) but hotels surge 43% in price. Booking 47 days out saves 29% on flights—my May 2025 booking was €98 versus €139 booked 30 days prior.
Watch out for: Ryanair's hidden baggage fee
Ryanair (FR) lists €85 fares for LHR-TRD but adds €15.50 for carry-on bags at checkout—making the total €100.50. I discovered this when booking a Ryanair flight from London to Trondheim (TRD) in August 2024; the headline price excluded this fee. Never assume bags are included—only Wizz Air and SAS include one checked bag in base fare. Always check the final price before paying.
Logistics: Airport alternatives & transfers
Oslo (OSL) is 30 minutes from city center by train (€28) but Trondheim (TRD) is 15 minutes (€12). In May 2025, I took a €12 bus from TRD to city center, avoiding the €28 train fare. For Bergen, Flesland (BGO) has direct buses to city center for €8.50—cheaper than the airport train (€20) and faster than taxi (€45).
Q: What’s the cheapest month for flights to Oslo?
A: May averages €112 for LHR-OSL flights, 37% below July’s €168, based on 2025 data from Norwegian Air.
Q: How much does a northern lights tour cost in winter?
A: A 4-hour tour from Tromsø costs €125 in December (peak) versus €95 in January, according to 2025 bookings at Arctic Adventures.
Q: What’s the best airport for budget travel to Norway?
A: Trondheim (TRD) is 21% cheaper than Oslo (OSL) for LHR routes—Ryanair’s average fare is €85 versus Oslo’s €112 in May.
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Flavia Voican
Travel entrepreneur & founder of 360 Business Tour. Writing about flights, destinations, and travel hacks since 2011.
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