Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Oslo Gardermoen Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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Just as you come off the train, to the right there is a large playing [area] for kids, it has a sponge floor which was great to sleep on, ONLY at night, during the day it is full of screaming kids. – NicholaGuy
OSL Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down of what travellers have reported to us during their time at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (Code: OSL).
What to Expect
A clean, quiet, modern building (the airport underwent a major expansion in 2017) with some decent seating. One terminal houses Domestic and International flights via separate piers. WiFi is available to help pass the time. Economy class travellers can buy a pass to the airport lounge.
Sleeping in Oslo Gardermoen Airport
This efficient airport has a good number of sleeping spots. Seating is plentiful, especially considering the few travellers staying here overnight.
Here are good sleep spots that travellers have reported:
- A few couches are located near the Duty-Free area, opposite the exit to the Arrivals Hall.
- Several restaurants have padded booths, which you may be able to sleep on once they close for the night. Travellers have mentioned Peppe’s Pizza, Starbucks, and FlyBar as sleep-friendly.
- In the baggage claim area of the International Terminal, there are several full-length padded benches near carousel one before you exit through Customs and Declaration.
- In the Arrivals Hall, look for the lounge chairs with leg rests opposite the Exchange Office.
- In Arrivals, near the train ticket kiosks, there’s an office with carpeting around it, which is good if you’re preparing to nap on the floor.
For uninterrupted sleep, two hotels are connected to the terminal and other nearby hotels that provide an airport shuttle. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.
Read recent traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Gardermoen Airport Guide.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours, landside and airside. Security checkpoints open continuously to support flight schedules. Non-ticketed individuals may be asked to leave overnight (approx. midnight–4:00 AM).
Rest & Relaxation Zones
Aside from a designated quiet room (Stillerom) near Gate A10 (airside), Oslo Gardermoen does not have formal rest or relaxation zones. Travellers looking to rest will need to rely on informal seating, such as padded benches found in both landside and airside areas. If this information has changed, click here to update the guide.
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Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are two hotels connected to the terminal and other hotels nearby within a short drive:
Hotels at Oslo Gardermoen Airport
- Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen – Connected to the terminal via a covered walkway. » Check Rates
- Radisson Red Oslo Airport, Gardermoen Hotel – Connected to the terminal via a direct walkway. » Check Rates
Hotels near the airport
- Best Western Plus Oslo Airport » Check Rates
- Clarion Hotel Oslo Airport » Check Rates
- Comfort Hotel RunWay » Check Rates
- Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Oslo Airport » Check Rates
- Radisson RED Oslo Airport » Check Rates
- Scandic Oslo Airport » Check Rates
- Thon Hotel Oslo Airport » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Oslo Gardermoen Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or using a lounge membership program.
- OSL Lounge – Location: International Departures, Airside, above the duty-free, near Gates E2/8. Hours: 5:15 AM – 8:30 PM. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door (NOK 445) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
- OSL Lounge Innland – Location: Terminal A, 2nd Floor, near Gate A15. Hours: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Mon – Fri) • 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Sat) • 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Sun). Lounge Access: Pay at the Door (NOK 400 – 3-5 hours / NOK 650 for 5 hours+) • Credit card rewards programs • Lounge membership programs • Select Widroe passengers.
Airline Lounges
If you are a First or Business Class traveller, you may have access to the lounges listed below. For more information, check the airline’s website.
- SAS International Lounge – Location: International Terminal, Airside, near Gate E2
- SAS Domestic Lounge – Location: Domestic Terminal, Airside, near Gate A2
- SAS Gold Lounge
Drinking Water
Thirsty? Drinking water dispensers to refill your water bottles are available free of charge. Locations: Airside, so you can refill your empty water bottle after passing through the security checkpoint. Look for the clearly-marked filling stations at these locations:
- Domestic Departures – Airside, Gates A10, B2, and C4.
- International Departures – Airside, Gates D4 and E12.
- Non-Schengen Departures – Airside, between Gates F17 and F19.
- Arrivals – Baggage Claim Area
Food & Drinks
Food outlets operate on varying schedules depending on location. At the time of this update, we were unable to confirm any 24-hour food options, so overnight travellers should not rely on late-night dining being available. If this information has changed, click here to update the guide.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Two hundred lockers are available to accommodate different requirements, such as keys, documents, or luggage. Location: Parking Garage P10, next to the Terminal. Hours: open 24 hours. You can leave bags here for up to eight days. Rates: Medium Locker – NOK 129/day • Large Locker – NOK 149/day • XL/Ski Bag – NOK 298/day.
Mobile Charging
Power outlets are installed underneath many seats throughout the terminal. However, a reader reported in November 2023 that multiple outlets were not working during overnight hours.
Showers
A reader reports that the previously available free shower room is no longer available. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free Wi-Fi is available at Oslo Gardermoen Airport. Connect to the “AIRPORT” network and select the free option on the login page. The free session lasts up to four hours, after which you may be able to reconnect or purchase faster access.
Security & Safety
Airport staff seem tolerant of overnight sleepers. At the time of this update, we have no reports from travellers commenting on safety issues at Oslo Gardermoen Airport. However, sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s essential to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Please don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who awoke without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
Pro-tip: If you sleep in the public zone, don’t be surprised if you receive an early morning wake-up call. Security is known to make the rounds, waking people up as travellers arrive for morning flights.
More Airport Information
Family Services
- Children’s Play Area – Several children’s play areas are available airside and at the airport train station, giving kids a place to burn off energy before a flight.
- Baby Care Facilities – Travelling with small children is made easier with a few family-friendly services:
- Loaner strollers are available airside and can be returned at the gate.
- Many restaurants offer kids’ meals, and staff may assist with warming bottles or food.
- Breastfeeding corners are located in several areas throughout the terminal.
- Family “living rooms” have been added, though locations and details were unavailable at the time of this update.
Information Desk – An information desk is available in the Arrivals Area.
Medical Services – First-aid stations are available both landside and airside to assist travellers if needed.
Money
- ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available throughout both landside and airside areas. Some machines dispense foreign currencies. Fees may apply.
- Currency Exchange – Full banking services, including currency exchange, are available through DNB at select terminal locations during published business hours.
Quiet Room – A quiet room intended for prayer, meditation, or silent reflection is located airside near Gate A10.
Pharmacy – Apotek 1 is located in the Arrivals Hall and sells over-the-counter medication and basic health items.
Postal Services – Mailboxes are available landside near the check-in area and in Arrivals for last-minute postcards or letters.
Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available airside in multiple areas, including Arrivals and Non-Schengen departures. A mix of retail shops, gift stores, and newsstands can also be found throughout the terminal.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Spa & Salon Services – A small selection of express beauty services is available airside, including quick manicures, pedicures, and haircut services. Hours vary by day.
Work Zone – A designated work area is available in the Domestic Pier, offering individual seating, work surfaces, and access to power outlets.
Buses and Shuttles
OSL airport is well connected to the bus system. The following are some of the services which are available:
- Ruter buses are part of the local public transportation network that serves Oslo Airport, the city of Oslo and the surrounding areas.
- The Airport Bus (Flybussen) runs between the airport and Oslo city center, Majorstuen, Bekkestua and Fredrikstad, departing every 20 minutes.
- OSL Ekspress offers services to/from Furuset, Tveita, Bøler, Skullerud, Abildsø and Lambertseter.
- Nettbusses travel between Kongsvinger, Årnes and the airport, providing shuttle service to nearby hotels.
For more information, fares and routes, visit the Oslo Airport website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies have desks in the Arrivals Halls on the west side towards the railway station: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
Most hotels are accessible by public shuttle bus and do not operate their own shuttles. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
The taxi rank is available just outside of the Arrivals Hall. Before hailing a taxi, you may want to stop first at the Taxi Information Desk inside the Arrivals Hall, where you can learn about the fixed rates of the various taxi companies that serve the airport.
Trains
Trains can travel between the airport and the city center in just 20 minutes.
Airport Express (Flytoget) trains offer a high-speed rail service. They depart every 10 minutes and travel between the airport and Oslo Central Station in just 19 minutes. For fares and timetables, visit the Flytoget website.
Oslo Airport is also served by VY regional trains from Skien, Oslo, Lillehammer and Trondheim, as well as VY local trains on the Kongsberg–Eidsvoll line. For fares and timetables, go to the VY website.
Last updated: 2026-01-02
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.