Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Oslo: what you need to know
The timezone in Oslo is UTC+1. The city is 1 hour behind Cape Town, where Cape Town International Airport is located.
Leave enough time to make your flight from CPT to Oslo. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from CPT to Oslo. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you hold a passport from South Africa, you will need an embassy visa to enter Norway. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Oslo for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
Central Cape Town to CPT is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 21 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near CPT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Oslo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Oslo
C$354 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Oslo. Return flights start at C$1,020. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from CPT to Oslo, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Oslo is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap tickets from CPT to Oslo every day.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Oslo. Enter your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is around 48 kilometres from central Oslo. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 38 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Oslo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near OSL:
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
After your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Oslo has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour and 28 minutes by car. Central Oslo is roughly 121 kilometres from Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
The trip will take approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from CPT to Oslo, rest your head at a hotel close to TRF. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Oslo
June is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Oslo. To skip the crowds, visit Oslo in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Oslo for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 8ºC to 25ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -14ºC and 1ºC. Search for cheap flights from CPT to Oslo around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Oslo
Start your Oslo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Oslo, browse our range of hotels including:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Viking Ship Museum, The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet and Akershus Fortress are attractions you won't want to skip in Oslo.
Complete your Oslo trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Oslo and see the sights on your own terms. Easily compare companies in one go to find the ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Cape Town International Airport to Oslo.
