Navigating Oslo Airport

Norway's biggest airport is located in its capital city, Oslo. The airport serves as the countries main domestic and international hub. With over 18 million individuals traveling through the airport each year, it is also one of the largest in Europe and serves as the first entrance to the continent for many international travelers. Navigating the airport in Oslo will be central to booking hotel accommodations and enjoying your Norwegian vacation.

With past recognitions as Europe's most efficient and most punctual airport, traveling through Oslo's airport can be a breeze. Passengers fly in and out to international destinations like New York City and other European cites like London. It also provides a number of domestic flights to other cities in Norway. Lillehammer is a popular winter sports resort town and was home to the 1994 Winter Olympics. Trondheim has many historical attractions to explore and visiting Bergen is a must to enjoy the beautiful fjords Norway is known for. When traveling during peak seasons, accommodations can fill up fast. Booking hotels online in advance of the trip is the best way of enjoying Norway. It will allow you to plan your trip itinerary and ensure that as you move around the country your accommodations will be guaranteed.

At Oslo's airport, a 24 hour telephone information service can provide answers on current flights and general information about airport facilities. For live assistance, visit the arrivals hall at the terminal. The information center provides airport attendants who can help with flight information and answer questions for tourist. Business travelers can also get faxes sent or copies made prior to a meeting. Individuals who are in wheelchairs, deaf, use guide dogs or have some other impairment can receive assistance after arriving at the airport. These services should be ordered at least 24 hours prior to flight departure.

When departing from the airport, self-service check-ins are a convenient way of avoiding long lines. These self-service machines typically provide luggage tags and boarding passes if needed, and some allow you to change your seat. For those who require customs assistance or need police aid, both are located within the airport.

When hanging out at the airport between flights, there are several available lounges depending on which airline you are flying with. The lounges offer relaxation and entertainment with meeting rooms, internet access, food, drink and reading materials. The airport also has wireless internet, allowing you to surf the web using your laptop or PDA. The wireless internet can be bought by the hour and is accessible at all public areas in the airport. A bank is located within the airport, and offers currency exchange services in the Arrivals and Departures halls. Need an ATM? Over a dozen are located within the terminal.

Restaurants at the airport offer food and drink for any taste level: hot and cold dishes, pizza, hotdogs, seafood, baguettes, croissants, cakes, alcohol, coffee, smoothies and more. Browse through the airport shop for necessary toiletries at duty-free prices, nice mementos of your trip to share with family and even luxury goods. Fine watches and diamonds, perfume, chocolate, alcohol, and reading material are available, plus clothing for men, women and children.

Though tourists are not likely to need car parking service, those who plan on flying to another area of Norway for a few days or those who drove to the airport from other Europe destinations might consider this option. Car parks at the airport have over 15,000 available spaces both indoors and outdoors. Parking is always open and provides express parking if needed. To get to and from the airport, buses, trains and taxis offer a quick way of getting around. For those who like to drive around at their own pace, major car rental companies are well represented at the airport.

Booking  Oslo apartments online will also allow you to compare the distance of hotels from the airport and book with a hotel that offers shuttle services to and from the airport. The airport does have one hotel within walking distance and those attending business meetings often use this hotel to avoid being late and because it contains conference centers. The airport also offers special travel packages online. Helping you see more, do more and save more in Norway. Special spa packages and ski packages combine several services that you typically have to pay for separately. Booking hotel accommodations and providing the Oslo pass; a pass providing free public transportation and free access to many museums, attractions and car parks.

Do you need more information about Oslo? Read our Oslo city guide