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National Museum
Prague’s principal museum on Wenceslas Square, known for its grand Neo-Renaissance building and broad natural history, history, and culture collections.
Flights from Oslo to Prague depart on average 73 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $89 (€73) but you can travel from only $83 (€68) by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:20. The fastest flight covers the 694 miles (1117 km) distance in 2h 0m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 694 miles (1117 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 (€73) |
Flights per day 73 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 0m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price
$263
Average price
$990
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Flights per day
82
Distance
1117 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Oslo to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oslo to Prague will cost around $990 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $263.
It's difficult to get from Oslo to Prague without transferring at least once.
LH865 · LH1392
D83221 · D83580
LO484 · LO529
LO484 · LO525
LO484 · LO523
OS978+
OS645
KL1196 · KL1353
SN2288 · SN2809
LH2453 · LH1692
KL1355+
KL1198Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Oslo to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, and a train costs an average of $383.
Distance: 694 miles (1117 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$178 Average price | $135 Average price Cheapest | $383 Average price |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 52m Average total duration 22h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 24m Average total duration 23h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.3 - 6.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oslo to Prague:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oslo to Prague costing on average $178 (€146).
A bus is $248 (€203) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oslo to Prague costing on average $383 (€314).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 22m.
Train takes on average 23h 54m.
The table below shows live departures for Oslo to Prague flights for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX1486+ LX1219 | 5:35 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 8h20 | 1:55 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL8469 · KL2851+ KL1357 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 11h40 | 5:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF5152 · AF4581+ AF1082 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 13h35 | 7:35 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8469 · KL2853+ KL1355 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 7h45 | 1:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK1395 · SK767 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 3h40 | 9:40 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5152+ AF1751 · AF1182 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 9h00 | 3:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK1461 · SK767 | 6:00 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 3h40 | 9:40 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5152+ AF1151 · AF1082 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 13h35 | 7:35 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK1395 · SK1761 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 14h15 | 8:15 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL8469+ KL1272+ KL1359 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 13h45 | 7:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8469+ KL1268+ KL1359 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 13h45 | 7:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8469+ KL1270+ KL1359 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 13h45 | 7:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8469 · KL2857+ KL1355 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 7h45 | 1:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8469 · KL2857+ KL1357 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 11h40 | 5:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8469+ KL1270 · KL1357 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 11h40 | 5:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8469+ KL1268 · KL1357 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 11h40 | 5:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8469 · KL2853+ KL1357 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 11h40 | 5:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8469+ KL1268 · KL1355 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 7h45 | 1:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK1461 · SK2733 | 6:00 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 8h40 | 2:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1461 · SK1761 | 6:00 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 14h15 | 8:15 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5152 · AF4581+ AF1182 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 9h00 | 3:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF5152+ AF1751 · AF1082 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 13h35 | 7:35 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8469 · KL2851+ KL1359 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 13h45 | 7:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8469 · KL2855+ KL1359 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 13h45 | 7:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8469 · KL2853+ KL1359 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 13h45 | 7:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL8469 · KL2857+ KL1359 | 6:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 13h45 | 7:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH867 · LH1396 | 6:25 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 7h15 | 1:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH867 · LH102 · LH1690 | 6:25 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 6h20 | 12:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH867 · LH1394 | 6:25 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 4h35 | 11:00 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1196 · KL1355 | 6:30 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 7h15 | 1:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1196 · KL1357 | 6:30 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 11h10 | 5:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1275 · AF1182 | 6:30 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 8h30 | 3:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1196 · KL1353 | 6:30 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 4h00 | 10:30 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1275 · AF1082 | 6:30 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 13h05 | 7:35 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1196+ KL1359 | 6:30 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 13h15 | 7:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2288 · SN2809 | 6:45 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 4h15 | 11:00 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2457 · LH1692 | 7:15 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 8h50 | 4:05 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2457 · LH1690 | 7:15 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 5h30 | 12:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2865+ KL1355 | 8:00 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 5h45 | 1:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK451 · SK2733 | 8:00 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 6h40 | 2:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2865+ KL1357 | 8:00 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 9h40 | 5:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2865+ KL1359 | 8:00 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 11h45 | 7:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR180 · QR291 | 8:50 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 29h30 | 2:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9085+ LH873 · LH1400 | 9:00 AM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 8h45 | 5:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
D83221 · D83580 | 9:05 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 23h15 | 8:20 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
D83221 · D82066 | 9:05 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 9h45 | 6:50 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1198 · KL1359 | 9:20 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 10h25 | 7:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1198+ KL1357 | 9:20 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 8h20 | 5:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1198+ KL1355 | 9:20 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 4h25 | 1:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1198+ KL1361 | 9:20 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 13h15 | 10:35 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH859 · LH108 · LH1692 | 9:55 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 6h10 | 4:05 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH859 · LH1400 | 9:55 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 7h50 | 5:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1455 · SK2733 | 9:55 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 4h45 | 2:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO482 · LO523 | 10:45 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 22h30 | 9:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO482 · LO529 | 10:45 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 10h55 | 9:40 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO482 · LO521 | 10:45 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 6h35 | 5:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO482 · LO527 | 10:45 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 25h20 | 12:05 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO482 · LO525 | 10:45 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 8h15 | 7:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA781 · BA856 | 11:45 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 8h25 | 8:10 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA781 · BA858 | 11:45 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 11h35 | 11:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2453 · LH1692 | 11:45 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 4h20 | 4:05 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1457 · SK1761 | 11:55 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 8h20 | 8:15 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1457 · SK767 | 11:55 AM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 25h55 | 1:50 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
DY1502 | 12:20 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 2h00 | 2:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
D83225 · D82066 | 12:30 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 6h20 | 6:50 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
D83225 · D83580 | 12:30 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 19h50 | 8:20 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1175 · AF1082 | 12:40 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 6h55 | 7:35 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1175 · AF1582 | 12:40 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 9h05 | 9:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH861 · LH1400 | 1:05 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 4h40 | 5:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH861 · LH114 · LH1694 | 1:05 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 8h15 | 9:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK1469 · SK1761 | 1:35 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 6h40 | 8:15 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1469 · SK767 | 1:35 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 24h15 | 1:50 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1488+ LX1211 | 2:05 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 4h40 | 6:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1202 · KL1359 | 2:10 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 5h35 | 7:45 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1202+ KL1361 | 2:10 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 8h25 | 10:35 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1471 · SK1761 | 3:05 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 5h10 | 8:15 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1397 · SK767 | 3:05 PM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 22h45 | 1:50 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1397 · SK1761 | 3:05 PM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 5h10 | 8:15 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9083+ LH875 · LH1402 | 3:30 PM Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp | 7h45 | 11:15 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS978+ OS649 | 4:00 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 5h50 | 9:50 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK459 · SK1761 | 4:00 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 4h15 | 8:15 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK459 · SK767 | 4:00 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 21h50 | 1:50 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
D83229 · D83580 | 4:00 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 16h20 | 8:20 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2869+ KL1361 | 4:30 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 6h05 | 10:35 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH863 · LH1402 | 4:45 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 6h30 | 11:15 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA783 · BA858 | 5:05 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 6h15 | 11:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1465 · SK767 | 5:15 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 20h35 | 1:50 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1204 · KL1361 | 5:20 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 5h15 | 10:35 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2284 · SN2815 | 6:05 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 4h20 | 10:25 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1213 · LX1482 | 6:10 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 5h05 | 11:15 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
DY1504 | 6:30 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 2h00 | 8:30 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
D83231 · D83580 | 6:40 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 13h40 | 8:20 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH865 · LH1402 | 6:55 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 4h20 | 11:15 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1206 · KL1351 | 7:15 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 13h05 | 8:20 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1477 · SK767 | 7:20 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 18h30 | 1:50 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO484 · LO525 | 7:45 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 23h15 | 7:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO484 · LO521 | 7:45 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 21h35 | 5:20 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO484 · LO527 | 7:45 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 16h20 | 12:05 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO484 · LO523 | 7:45 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 13h30 | 9:15 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
D83235 · D83580 | 10:10 PM Oslo Airport Gardermoen | 10h10 | 8:20 AM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Prague’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by historic facades, churches, and major landmarks; essential for first-time visitors.
A picturesque historic district below Prague Castle with baroque streets, embassies, gardens, and a romantic atmosphere.
A major boulevard-like square central to modern Czech history, shopping, and public life, anchored by the National Museum.
Marinated beef sirloin with creamy root-vegetable sauce, bread dumplings, cranberry, and whipped cream. It is one of the best-known classic Czech festive dishes.
Roast pork served with dumplings and braised cabbage. This is a cornerstone of traditional Czech home-style cooking and pub menus.
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Established traditional restaurant known for duck, old-Bohemian recipes, and elegant historic interiors. A strong choice for a refined Czech meal.
Well-known Old Town restaurant offering polished Czech classics and seasonal dishes in a stylish but approachable atmosphere.
A famous modern Czech beer hall serving classic dishes, fresh Pilsner, and dependable traditional cooking in a lively central setting.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oslo to Prague by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Oslo to Prague flights use the Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Oslo and Prague airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Oslo Airport Gardermoen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both domestic and international terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oslo Airport Gardermoen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oslo Airport Gardermoen: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp is 4 km from Oslo city centre. Public transport options include:
Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oslo Sandefjord Airport, Torp.
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport is 11 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in Terminals 1 and 2.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Prague Vaclav Havel Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prague Vaclav Havel Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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