We recommend at least 40 minutes for a comfortable connection at Oslo Gardermoen. The minimum connection time is 30 minutes for schengen flights and 45 minutes for non-schengen flights. Transit between terminals takes up to 20 minutes.

Schengen-to-Schengen: 30 min. Schengen-to-Non-Schengen: 40 min. Non-Schengen-to-Schengen: 45 min. Non-Schengen-to-Non-Schengen: 45 min. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell at Oslo Gardermoen.

Oslo Gardermoen is a single, compact terminal airport designed for efficient transfers, with Schengen and non-Schengen zones separated mainly by passport control rather than distance. Connections are generally straightforward and among the easiest in Europe, though peak morning and evening banks can create bottlenecks at security and passport control. OSL has no inter-terminal train or bus — all connections are made on foot via moving walkways within one continuous terminal complex. Passengers connecting between Schengen and non-Schengen flights pass through passport control and sometimes a secondary security check, while Schengen-to-Schengen transfers usually require no re-screening at all.

This is the bare minimum for a Schengen-Schengen connection with no issues. See full 30 min guide →

Meets the minimum for most international connections requiring passport control. See full 45 min guide →

A full hour easily covers any connection type at OSL's compact single terminal. See full 1 hr guide →

Ample time even during peak morning or evening banks. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Very comfortable buffer for any transfer type, including with checked bags. See full 1½ hr guide →

Generous connection time with room for delays or long passport control lines. See full 2 hr guide →

Long enough to relax at a lounge or explore duty-free before boarding. See full 2½ hr guide →

Well beyond what's needed; consider it a comfortable layover rather than a tight connection. See full 3 hr guide →

Effectively a long layover with plenty of time for a meal or lounge visit. See full 4 hr guide →