Oslo Gardermoen Airport Guide (OSL)

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.

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

Sleeping at Oslo Gardermoen Airport is generally manageable, with padded benches, armrest-free seating and quieter areas available, particularly after security. The main catch is overnight access: security closes after the last departure and reopens around 4:00 AM, so travellers starting their journey at OSL should expect to sleep landside, where comfortable seating is more limited and good spots can fill early. Some connecting passengers already airside have been able to remain there overnight, although transfer arrangements can affect access. For detailed sleeping locations, conditions, photos and traveller tips, see our Guide to Sleeping in Oslo Gardermoen Airport or read the latest traveller reviews.

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.

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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.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in Gardermoen Airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels within walking distance and other hotels nearby within a short drive from the terminal:

Hotels at Oslo Gardermoen Airport

Radisson Blu Airport Hotel, Oslo Gardermoen
Connected to the terminal by a covered walkway.
Upscale hotel. Day use rooms may be available depending on availability.

Radisson Red Oslo Airport, Gardermoen Hotel
Connected to the terminal by a walkway.
Upscale hotel.

Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Oslo Airport
Connected to the terminal by a walkway.
Upscale hotel.

Hotels near the airport

Comfort Hotel RunWay
(1.0 mi / 1.6 km) Mid-range hotel.

Clarion Hotel Oslo Airport
(1.1 mi / 1.8 km) Upscale hotel.

Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport
(1.2 mi / 1.9 km) Mid-range hotel.

Best Western Plus Oslo Airport
(1.3 mi / 2.1 km) Mid-range hotel.

Gardermoen Hotel Bed & Breakfast
(1.5 mi / 2.4 km) Budget hotel.

Looking for more options? Browse the complete list of hotels near Gardermoen Airport on Kayak.

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

Food & Drinks

Food outlets operate on varying schedules depending on location. SIA reader, Nicolas, tells us, this is a 24-hour “Point” shop (self service) on the airside, between gates F28 and F30. “Enter using a credit or debit card, take items needed, and exit. Sells cold drinks, sandwiches, salads, chips/crisps, candy, as well as travel items (e.g. neck pillow, etc.).” (December 2025)

If this information has changed, click here to update the guide.

Drinking Water
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

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.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

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.
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.

Airlines

Oslo Gardermoen airport is served by the following airlines: Aeroflot • Air Baltic • Air France • Air Leap • Austrian Airlines • Blue Air • British Airways • Brussels Airlines • Danish Air Transport • EasyJet • Emirates • Ethiopian Airlines • Eurowings • Finnair • Hainan Airlines • Iberia Express • Icelandair • Joon • KLM • LOT • Lufthansa • Norwegian • PIA • Pegasus Airlines • Qatar Airways • Ryanair • SAS • SunExpress • Swiss • TAP Portugal • Thai Airways International • TUI Fly • Turkish Airlines • Vueling • Widerøe • Wizz Air.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

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 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.

Oslo Gardermoen Airport Guide