Flying from Oslo to Alta Airport (ALF): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Oslo's main airports, Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF). Check out your options for booking a flight from Oslo to Alta Airport (ALF) setting off from either of these.
The average length of a direct flight from Oslo to Alta Airport is 1 hour 59 minutes.
Alta (where Alta Airport is located) and Oslo share the UTC+1 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
With 14 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Alta Airport (ALF) is the busiest route. Scandinavian Airlines operates the earliest flight at 08:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from OSL to ALF is with Scandinavian Airlines at 16:40.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Oslo to ALF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
Go straight to your destination from Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport (OSL). Nonstop flights from Oslo to Alta Airport (ALF) are available from here.
If you plan to leave from OSL, you can take a direct flight from Oslo to Alta Airport with Scandinavian Airlines.
From central Oslo, OSL is approximately 48 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Need a convenient hotel near Oslo Airport Gardermoen Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Oslo to Alta Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Oslo to Alta Airport (ALF)? Browse the fares leaving from Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF).
From TRF, direct flights from Oslo to ALF are offered by Scandinavian Airlines.
You can arrive at TRF from central Oslo in about 1 hour and 28 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 21 minutes to travel the 121 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Torp Sandefjord Airport the day before your flight from Oslo to ALF:
About Alta Airport (ALF)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Oslo to Alta Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ALF:
Getting from Alta Airport (ALF) to central Alta
Alta Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Alta. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 6 minutes.
It takes around 13 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Alta Airport (ALF)
Book a one-way ticket from Oslo to Alta Airport from 61 € or travel return from just 123 €. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
Book 9 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Oslo to ALF.
You'll score the biggest savings on your tickets from Oslo to Alta Airport if you plan your holiday for June. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Oslo to Alta Airport (ALF)
December is the quietest time of year to travel to Alta. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in June. This is the busiest month for flights from Oslo to Alta Airport.
Before booking a flight from Oslo to ALF, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Alta, with the temperature ranging from 7ºC to 20ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Oslo to Alta Airport in January when temperatures average between -14ºC and -2ºC.
More about Alta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Alta right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Oslo to Alta Airport:
Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre and Tirpitz Museum are a couple of top attractions to put on your Alta to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Alta Church.
Complete your Alta trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Oslo to Alta Airport to track down your perfect ride. Browse our car rentals in Alta and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.
