Sleeping in Airports

Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Oslo Torp Sandefjord 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.

Yes, the airport closes from 0 PM to 4:15 AM, but there’s is a room in the same building where passengers can stay. The room has free and unlimited wi-fi, chairs, toilet and heating. You can drink tap water, it is drinkable. – a traveller

TRF Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport.

What to Expect

The recently expanded terminal at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport (code: TRF) primarily handles domestic and low-cost carriers. Amenities are basic but include cafes, sit-down restaurants, duty-free shopping, and a couple of convenience stores. Free WiFi helps pass the time, but power outlets are few and far between, so charge up before your arrival here.

Oslo Torp Airport Guide
(Photo courtesy of a guest traveller / 14Jan2012)

Sleeping in Torp Airport

Due to nightly closures, staying inside the airport is impossible. The is a room to the right of the main building where people can wait overnight. that For uninterrupted sleep, a hotel is nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Torp Airport Guide.

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.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

Airport Hours

The airport is open from 4:15AM – 12:00AM (Mon-Fri & Sun) • 4:15AM – 10:00PM (Sat).  Overnight stays are not permitted inside the airport, but a reader tells us there a simple room inside the building where overnight travellers can stay.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is one hotel within a 5 minute drive from Torp Airport or you may want to stay in nearby Sandefjord.  Visit Tripadvisor to a list of hotels in Sandefjord, search deals and read traveller reviews.

Airport Lounges

There are no pay-per-use lounges at Torp Sandefjord Airport.

Drinking Water

Thirsty? Drinking water stations are available free of charge. Locations: Departure Hall • Arrivals Hall.

Food & Drinks

At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. Food options include:
» Landside: Cafe Ritazza • Pub & Spiseri • Point Kiosk
» Airside: Point Kiosk • Cafe News Bar • O’Learys • Upper Crust

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage and small items can be stored at the Servicecenter. See “Information Desk” above.

Mobile Charging

Charging points are available in the Departure and Arrivals Halls.

Showers

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WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at  Torp Sandefjord Airport. Connect to the “free-Wifi-Torp” network.  There are also free internet kiosks located in the international departure area, in front of the tax-free store, and in the terminal opposite the main entrance.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside and Airside.

Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to one of the children’s play areas. Location: Airside, near Gates 23-24 in the Non-Schengen concourse.

Currency Exchange – Several of the airport’s ATMs dispense foreign currency (including US, Euros, Polish Zloty, Danish Kroner, and more). A slightly wider variety of currencies are available Airside.

Duty Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available in both Departures and Arrivals, during international flight departures and arrivals. Point Kiosk is available both landside and airside for any last minute needs.

Information Desk – Information, travel insurance, bus ticket sales, and other services are available at the Servicecenter. Location: Center of terminal, before security checkpoints. Hours: 6:00AM – 10:00PM.

Postal Services – Drop off your last minute postcards at the airport’s mailbox. Location: Domestic Arrivals.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Airlines
Oslo Torp airport is served by the following airlines: KLM • Norwegian • Ryanair • Wizz Air • Widerøe.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

The airport is well connected to the bus system. For routes, fares and schedules, visit the Torp Sandefjord Airport website.

Car Rentals

These car rental agencies are located onsite in Arrivals: Avis • Budget • Europcar • Hertz • Sixt.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available in the taxi depot, located outside of the Arrivals area.

Train

Torp Airport is connected to Torp Railway Station via 4-minute shuttle bus ride. Shuttle bus service is coordinated with the arrival and departure of trains, and included in the price of train tickets stopping at Torp Station.

Last updated: 2024-08-26

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.