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Norway travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Norway with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Norway.
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Norway travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Norway with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
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Flight time✝ | 2 to 3 hours |
Time difference | UK +1 hour |
Language(s) | Norwegian |
Currency | Norwegian Krone |
Electricity | C + F plug (230V) |
Driving side | Right |
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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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The Norway weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Oslo.
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Norway travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Norway from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Norway - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Norway - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Norway - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Norway - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Norway - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Norway - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Norway.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Norway travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Norway with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Norway - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Norway - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Norway - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Norway, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Norway covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Norway with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Norway - Norwegian Institute of Public Health
- Coronavirus timeline in Norway - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Norway - Norwegian Ministry of Justice
Norway travel features
Do you want to learn more about Norway? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Norway.
Norway FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Norway including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Norway due to Covid-19?
Norway is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Norway.
Check out Norwegian Institute of Public Health for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Norway?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Norway. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Norway from the UK?
The flight time to Norway from the UK is typically 2 to 3 hours.
Flights to Norway
What is the time difference between Norway and the UK?
The time difference between Norway and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Norway?
The main language spoken in Norway is Norwegian.
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What is the currency in Norway?
The currency in Norway is the Norwegian Krone (NOK).
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Which plugs are used in Norway?
Norway uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Norway?
They drive on the right side of the road in Norway.
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