If you’re dealing with a long layover or an early morning flight departure at Oslo Gardermoen airport, you might be wondering if it is possible to sleep in the airport. Our guide to sleeping in Oslo Gardermoen airport provides essential information for seasoned airport sleepers and newbies to help travellers arrive prepared for the experience.
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Sleeping in Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Locations & Seating
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.
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Rest Zones
At the time of this update, there are no designated rest zones within the airport.
Hotels
If you prefer the privacy and comfort of a hotel room, you can walk to two nearby hotels. The Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson are only a 3-minute walk via a covered walkway from the terminal. Day rooms are available. Additional hotels are located within a short 7-minute drive of the airport. Here are a few:
- 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 Gardermoen Airport, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Lounges
While Oslo Gardermoen Airport has one lounge, it does not have designated sleep rooms or rest areas. If you want to relax in a comfortable seat for a few hours before your flight, check out the pay-to-use lounge details in our Oslo Gardermoen Airport Guide.
More Airport Services & Facilities
For information about drinking water, 24-hour food & drink options, luggage storage, showers, mobile charging and WiFi, visit our Gardermoen Airport Guide.
Airport Conditions
If you plan to spend the night at the airport, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Temperature – Expect the airport to cool down at night as air conditioning continues to run and fewer people are inside. Arrive prepared with a blanket or even a sleeping bag. A hoodie provides extra warmth if the terminal gets even colder.
- Lighting – The cafes seem to have dimmer overnight lighting than the more public areas, but no travellers reported that the general lights were too bright for sleeping. Come prepared with eyeshades or something else to cover your eyes, such as a shirt or towel.
- Noise – During the day, you’ll hear the typical hum of workers and travellers in the airport. It quiets by night, and the only noise may be pleasant background music or nearby travellers chatting the night away. Cleaning crews may come by, but by many accounts, they don’t disturb sleepers. As a precaution, you should come prepared with earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones.
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.
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