25 September 2026
Dreaming of seeing the Northern Lights, going dog sledding, meeting reindeer, or exploring snow-covered Arctic fjords? Getting to Tromsø is easier than you might think.
During the 2026/2027 winter season, Tromsø has direct international flight connections with numerous European cities, allowing many travelers to reach Northern Norway without connecting through Oslo. From London, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Milan, Madrid and many other cities, you can fly straight into the Arctic and start your Tromsø adventure.
Here is what you need to know about direct flights to Tromsø in winter 2026/2027.
Tromsø Airport (TOS) has an extensive international network during the winter season. Based on currently published routes, travelers can find direct connections from destinations across the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Poland and several other European countries.
International routes for the season include:
Schedules vary by route and many services are seasonal rather than daily. Always confirm dates and availability directly with the airline when booking.
Yes. London has several direct connections to Tromsø during winter 2026/2027.
Current schedules include British Airways from London Heathrow, Norwegian and easyJet from London Gatwick and Wizz Air from London Luton. Published schedules show the London routes beginning during October, although operating dates vary by airline and airport.
This makes Tromsø particularly accessible for travelers from the UK who want a winter vacation in Northern Norway without an additional domestic connection. Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh and Glasgow also have direct winter connections.
Yes. Direct flights connect Paris and Tromsø during the 2026/2027 winter season.
Paris Charles de Gaulle is served by Air France, Norwegian and easyJet, while Transavia operates a seasonal connection from Paris Orly. Current published schedules indicate that Charles de Gaulle services operate from autumn, while the Orly service starts later in the winter season. French travelers can therefore reach the Arctic without changing planes in Oslo.
Germany has particularly strong winter connectivity with Tromsø.
Published direct routes include Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and Stuttgart, served by airlines including Lufthansa, Norwegian, easyJet and Eurowings. Not every route operates throughout the entire season. For example, currently published schedules show Hamburg operating from December 2026 into March 2027, while Stuttgart is also scheduled as a winter seasonal service.
The 2026/2027 network extends well beyond Europe’s largest cities.
Travelers can find direct connections from Spain, Italy, Ireland, Iceland, Poland, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands, among others.
For example, current schedules show direct winter flights from Barcelona with Vueling, Madrid with Iberia, Dublin with Aer Lingus, Warsaw with LOT, Amsterdam with easyJet and Transavia and Milan through both Bergamo and Malpensa airports. Icelandair has also published a Keflavík–Tromsø service twice per week from October 23, 2026, through April 5, 2027.
A direct flight means less time traveling and more time experiencing the Arctic.
Tromsø is one of Northern Norway’s major gateways for winter experiences. Once you arrive, you can use the city as your base for Northern Lights tours, dog sledding, reindeer experiences, fjord excursions, whale-watching trips during the relevant season and other Arctic adventures.
Instead of adding another flight connection, international visitors can land at Tromsø Airport and find themselves only a short journey from the city center.
The Northern Lights season in Tromsø stretches across the darker months, so the 2026/2027 winter flight schedule overlaps with a prime period for aurora tourism.
Remember, however, that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon. Seeing them depends on darkness, cloud conditions, weather and aurora activity, so an appearance can never be guaranteed. If the aurora is a priority, consider spending several nights in Tromsø rather than relying on a single evening.
No. If your departure city has a seasonal direct route, you can fly straight to Tromsø without connecting in Oslo.
If there is no convenient direct flight from your city, Oslo remains an important gateway. Tromsø Airport also has an extensive domestic network connecting the city with destinations across Norway. Avinor maintains an updated list of direct destinations from Tromsø Airport.
Once your flight lands at Tromsø Airport (TOS), your Arctic vacation can begin. For an easy transfer into the city, the Airport Express connects Tromsø Airport with Tromsø city center, making it simple to continue your journey after arrival.
Winter is an exciting time to experience Northern Norway: chase the Northern Lights beneath dark Arctic skies, travel through snowy landscapes with huskies, discover dramatic fjords and experience the atmosphere of Tromsø during the Polar Night and the returning light later in winter. With direct flights from cities across Europe, reaching Tromsø during winter 2026/2027 has never offered travelers so many international options.
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