Cheap flights from Montreal to Oslo

When flying out of Montreal Pierre Elliot Trudeau International (YUL) to Oslo, Norway, you have a choice of arriving at the Oslo Gardermoen International Airport (OSL) or Oslo Torp International (TRF). With so many route choices, why not use Skyscanner to find the best flights as well as the cheapest fare? If you need a hotel or car rental in Oslo, Skyscanner can help.

Best time to Book a Flight to Oslo

Airfares from Montreal to Oslo tend to be more expensive in February and again from May through October. You can also save money by flying midweek. Bargains can be found almost any time of year if you are flexible and book your trip early. Use the Skyscanner Whole Month Search screen to pull up an entire month's worth of fares to find the cheapest flight. Find a great rate? Book it, before it disappears.

Airlines That Fly from Montreal to Oslo

Finnair, Icelandair and British Airways tend to have some of the least expensive airfares. One-stop connections through Keflavik International (KEF) in Reykjavik, Iceland, into Oslo Gardermoen usually have the most efficient travel times. Airfares to Gardermoen tend to be less expensive in general, and have more one-stop connection options. KLM does operate a one-stop flight to Oslo Torp, connecting in Amsterdam, as do some Delta flights. International departures out of Montreal leave from the first floor of the international zone.

Pierre Elliot is about 20 kilometres from downtown Montreal, a $40.00 CAD taxi ride. The 747 Bus Line connecting downtown with the airport costs $10.00 CAD for the trip. If you prefer to drive, you're looking at daily parking rates of $15.00 CAD in the economy lot to $37.00 CAD in the Main Terminal lot.

What to Expect When Arriving in Oslo

International arrivals into Oslo Gardermoen use the east wing of the main terminal. After clearing customs you'll find car rental counters near the secure area and alternate transportation options just outside the doors. Gardermoen is 47 kilometres from Oslo's city centre. The Flytoget shuttle train makes the trip in about 20 minutes and costs about $25.00 CAD. A taxi will run you $95.00 CAD with a surcharge added for late evening and early morning service. Gardermoen offers a number of shops, restaurants, fast food outlets and ATMs. Wi-Fi at the airport is free.

Oslo Torp International, located in the city of Sandefjord, is 110 kilometres south of downtown Oslo. Flat rate taxi fares are usually negotiated before you leave the terminal for the 80-minute trip. The Torp Oslo train takes 1 hour and 45 minutes to get to downtown Oslo and costs $45.00 CAD. Passenger services are similar at Oslo Torp, including free Wi-Fi. Oslo Torp also has one main terminal.

Practical Information

• The currency in Oslo is the Norwegian Krone.

What to See and Do in Oslo

Oslo is an ancient city, founded in 1040 as a trading post and later, in the 1300s, becoming Norway's capital. The sea is important to this northern land, going as far back as the Vikings. Oslo's Viking Ship Museum features centuries old artefacts, including remnants of these watercraft that roamed the oceans. You'll find the Gokstad, a ship built in the 9th century that is surprisingly intact. Tour the Royal Palace, dating back to the 19th century, where the King and Queen of Norway still reside. The Fram Museum is dedicated to polar expeditions, while the Kon-Tiki Museum honours Thor Heyerdahl, the man who crossed an ocean in a recreated reed boat, just to prove it could be done. The Nobel Peace Centre features exhibits about the founder of the prize, Alfred Nobel, and many of the award's recipients. Commune with nature at the Oslo University botanical gardens or head for the Tryvann Ski Resort for a little downhill fun.