Traveling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Oslo: what you need to know
Oslo and Cologne (where Cologne Bonn Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CGN to Oslo flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from CGN to Oslo with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Located around 8 miles from the center of Cologne, CGN can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Traveling on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Oslo? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near CGN:
Of all flights departing from Cologne Bonn Airport, 74.45% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Oslo
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Oslo flight is $73. The cheapest price for a return flight is $159. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from CGN to Oslo, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Oslo is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest prices across the month and pick up an epic deal.
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Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) is around 30 miles from central Oslo. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 40 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Oslo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near OSL:
Pick up an Oslo Airport Gardermoen rental car and discover Oslo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Oslo Airport Gardermoen about three weeks ahead of your flight from CGN to Oslo.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) is about 75 miles from the center of Oslo. After your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Oslo, it'll take you around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the center takes 2 hours 20 minutes or so.
After stepping off your CGN to Oslo flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to TRF. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Hertz, Sixt and Budget make collecting a Torp Sandefjord Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from TRF one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Oslo
Travel to Oslo during the high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Oslo in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in a Cologne Bonn Airport to Oslo plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 46ºF to 77ºF.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CGN to Oslo in January when temperatures average between 7ºF and 34ºF.
More about Oslo
Once you've booked your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Oslo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Oslo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Viking Ship Museum and Akershus Fortress are leading attractions which should feature on every Oslo itinerary.
Explore more of Norway
Oslo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Norway you'll want to see. Around 190 miles west of Oslo, a visit to Bergen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Bryggen, Troldhaugen and Fish Market.
If you want to check out another major stop in Norway, head for Trondheim, about 240 miles north of Oslo. Ringve Museum, Rockheim and Stiftsgarden are among its highlights.
