London Heathrow to Oslo Flights
Heathrow Airport began life in 1946 as an army surplus airfield with just one runway. With London in desperate need of a large and modern airport, the ‘Great Western Aerodrome’ became the obvious choice for expansion and by 1955, a second terminal was opened to help cope with the heavy traffic that passed through.
2008 has witnessed the opening of Heathrow’s fifth Terminal which is testament to the confidence placed in the world’s busiest airport. With some two hundred destinations to choose from, travellers are well placed to find regular flights to all major cities around the world?including Oslo.
Travellers wanting to reach Oslo directly from the UK are well served at Heathrow Airport. Scandinavian Airlines charter 3 flights a day from Heathrow Airport to Oslo, as well as a further 5 in partnership with bmi and 4 flights a day with British Airways.
Oslo Airport
Oslo is Norway’s major airport and serviced some 19 million people in 2007 with figures rising to almost 20 million in 2008. Amongst its many attributes, Oslo has a strong reputation for customer service and has been named Europe’s most punctual airport three times by the Association of European Airlines.
Parking Facilities In and Around Oslo Airport
There are two multi-storey car parks next to Terminal One of Oslo Airport, referred to as ‘P10′ and ‘P11′. It isn’t necessary to make reservations as capacity is high and it is only a short walk from the car park to the entrance of the Terminal. For shorter or longer term parking, there are also a number of outdoor parking spaces ‘P1-P6′ and the airport has invested in electronic signs to lead drivers towards vacant spaces.
Airport Distance From Oslo Town and Other Notable Surrounding Locations
Oslo Lufthavn is 50 km north of Oslo city centre but it is easily accessible with various transport links. There are four hotels nearby, the closest being the Radisson SAS Airport Hotel Oslo which is within walking distance of the terminal building. A visit to the centre of Oslo is worth it for anyone who has a few hours to spare - the Viking Ships Museum and National Gallery are just two of the city’s most popular tourist attractions.
Transport Links To Oslo Airport
The main roads in Norway are reasonably clear and straightforward although the winter months can bring heavy snow and where roads are open vehicles must use snow tyres, studs or chains. The SAS Airport Bus travels between Oslo Airport Gardermoen and Oslo Central Station and taxis are readily available from the terminal. All Norwegian train services are operated by the state railway company Norges Statsbaner but a there is an Airport Express Train service which runs between the airport and Oslo city centre with a running time of just 20 minutes.
Conference and Other Business Facilities At Oslo Airport
The airport offers fax and photocopying facilities from the main desk at arrivals, and there are Wireless Internet Facilities in all the public areas of the terminal. There is a wider range of business facilities within the Radisson SAS Airport Hotel Oslo which is within walking distance from the terminal. The Hotel offers a conference suite with telephones, computers, internet access, meeting rooms, video conferencing and a secretarial service which also includes catering.