Flying from Dubai to Oslo: what you need to know
Dubai has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Oslo flying out of Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
When it comes to planning your arrival in Oslo, Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) and TORP Sandefjord Airport (TRF) are the major entry points.
Around 7 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Dubai to Oslo flight.
Oslo is three hours behind Dubai and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are seven weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Dubai to Oslo is with Emirates at 07:35. Choose the first DXB to OSL departure operated by Emirates at 07:30 to make the most of your first day in Oslo.
For a stress-free start to your trip, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Dubai to Oslo flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Oslo
Lock in cheap Dubai to Oslo flights by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring great bargains on plane tickets from Dubai to Oslo. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Find an affordable Dubai to Oslo flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Dubai to Oslo, you can leave from Dubai Airport (DXB). Travel from DXB to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) without making any stops.
Keep an eye out for deals with Emirates. This carrier offers direct Dubai to Oslo plane tickets out of DXB.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Dubai to Oslo flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
DXB is about 5 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Dubai Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai to Oslo, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Prefer to take off from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)? This hub offers nonstop flights from Dubai to Oslo, seamlessly connecting to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL).
Book your direct Dubai to Oslo plane ticket with Norwegian Air Sweden. This is one of the main airlines that operates this route out of DWC.
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Dubai to Oslo flight. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport and Oslo:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Prague Airport (PRG)
You can reach DWC from the centre of Dubai in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Dubai to Oslo? Unwind in a hotel near Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
64% of flights departing Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) to central Oslo takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 20 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel close to OSL if you have a late flight from Dubai to Oslo. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Oslo Gardermoen Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Thrifty and discover more of Oslo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Oslo Gardermoen Airport around three weeks before your trip.
TORP Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
As soon as your flight from Dubai to Oslo has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Oslo is roughly 88 kilometres from TORP Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 50 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near TRF. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Dubai to Oslo:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a TORP Sandefjord Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Sixt or Budget and be on your way in a flash.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from TRF one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Oslo
September is the most popular month for flights from Dubai to Oslo. To avoid the crowds, visit Oslo in March.
Book a Dubai to Oslo ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Oslo to range from 8ºC to 25ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -14ºC and 1ºC. Look for cheap flights from Dubai to Oslo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Oslo
After booking your flight from Dubai to Oslo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. 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 tricky to know where to start. The Norwegian Opera and Ballet, Viking Ship Museum and The Royal Palace are leading attractions which should be on any good Oslo itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
You've seen Oslo, now it's time to explore other corners of Norway. Journey about 306 kilometres west to Bergen to tick off its leading attractions. From Fløyfjellet to Bergen? And Fløyen Panorama, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 386 kilometres north of Oslo, Trondheim is another favourite stop in Norway. Experience major highlights starting with Nidaros Cathedral, Nigard Glacier and Tyholttarnet.
