Flights to Norway

Your flight time to Norway depends on where you’re flying from and which airport you’re landing in. A journey from New York to Norway will take around ten hours including a connection in London, while Los Angeles to Norway takes just over 15 hours with a connection.

You can fly to Norway from a number of US cities. Flights with British Airways include a connection at either London Heathrow or London Gatwick.

Summer and winter are the most popular times of the year to visit, as people enjoy fjord cruises, hiking and the midnight sun in the summer and skiing, the Northern Lights and magical snowy landscapes in the winter. Book your flights in spring and autumn if you want to pay less for your flights, but still enjoy the country’s amazing capital and unparalleled natural beauty.

The best time to visit depends on which activities you’d like to do. From snowsports – including dogsledding, skiing and snowmobiling – to seeing the coveted Northern Lights and whale watching off the coast of Tromso, winter offers plenty of exhilarating experiences. Equally enjoyable are the warmer months, when you can enjoy world-class hiking, cycling and white-water rafting, plus whale watching in Vesteralen and birdwatching in Varanger.

You can make a trip to Norway fit any budget. Make your visit as outdoorsy as possible to enjoy nature for free – hiking in the mountains and swimming in Norway’s lakes won’t cost a penny. For food, explore small local cafes or consider packing your own lunch of delicious local baked goods to fuel your activities. You can also walk around Norway’s cities and towns to admire its architecture by foot.

There are lots of ways to get around Norway, and almost all allow you to enjoy the country’s natural beauty while you’re at it. Travel through the fjords by ferry, rent a car and drive through scenic landscapes, take a train through the country’s sprawling countryside or simply walk around its metropolitan centres.

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to see more of what Norway has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

Whether you want to spend time decompressing in nature or you’re longing for a city break, Norway has it all. From endless outdoor activities and spotting wildlife in its natural habitat to visiting cities like Oslo and Bergen, you can make your dream trip happen in Norway. Explore the charming coastal town of Alesund, known for its Art Nouveau architecture. Discover Sami culture and traditional handicrafts in Finnmark. Watch the thrilling natural spectacle of powerful tidal currents colliding, known as Saltstraumen maelstrom, near Bodo.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Norway. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of the listed areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to on our visa information page.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.