Norwegian Air Shuttle: Oslo to Varna

The carrier: Norwegian Air Shuttle

Upside
Great network in Norway; good overall route density. Excellent customer service.

Downside
Only one base (in Warsaw) outside of Norway.

About
Norwegian Air Shuttle is an up-and-comer in the European budget airline market. With its main base in Oslo and secondary hubs in Warsaw, Bergen, and Stavanger and code-sharing arrangements with Fly Nordic, Sterling, and Rossiya (the last a Russian airline) Norwegian Air Shuttle's network is broad.

A huge selling point is Norwegian's fab offerings across the wide expanse of far-flung Norway. Beyond that, the airline's route map is interesting for its even geographic balance.

Baggage
* Carry-on: Only one item of hand luggage, not to exceed 15 kg.
* Checked: Two pieces of luggage, not to exceed 40 kg. Over the limit, you will be charged €6 per kilo. Other restrictions do apply, so check their site for details.

Seating
You can reserve seats at the time of booking or by logging into your account on-line or phoning Norwegian Air's booking department. You will need a booking reference.
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Departure: Oslo, Norway - Oslo International (OSL)

Oslo Airport, Gardermoen is the main international airport serving Norway and is a hub of Norwegian Air Shuttle. Oslo Airport offers numerous direct flights to a large range of airports within Europe.

Location: Oslo Airport is located 32 km (20 miles) north of the Oslo city center.

Transport:

- Rail: The high speed rail link, which opened in conjunction with the airport, is inside the main airport terminal. Airport Express Train operates to and from the airport and the Oslo Central Station, with services that continue to Asker.

- Bus: The Oslo Airport Express Coach provides service to and from the airport and Oslo, Fredrikstad, Ski and Gjovik. Also, most express buses from all over the country stop at the Oslo Airport. The local transport authority, Ruter, operates a number of services to Gardermoen from nearby towns. Travelers can take the SAS Airport Bus which runs between Oslo Airport and Oslo Central Station. Night bus services are available.

- Taxi: There is a taxi information desk located in the Arrivals Hall and the taxi rank is located just outside.

Service: An information desk is inside the Arrivals Hall. The airport also has a bank, currency exchange, and ATMs. Wireless Internet is available in all public areas. There are also various restaurants, cafes, and shops available in International Departures and the Arrivals Halls.
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Arrival: Varna, Bulgaria - Varna International (VAR)

Varna International Airport serves the coastal city of Varna, which is known as Bulgaria's most important port city.

Location: Varna International Airport is located 7.5 km (5 miles) west of Varna.

Transport:

- Bus: Be aware that the bus station in front of the Terminal 1 "Departures" area is the drop of point for buses coming from the city only. In order to catch a bus into the city or to the seaside resorts, travelers must go to the stop located in front of the VIP hall. All buses operate every 15 minutes.

- Taxi: The main taxi rank is located in front of Terminal 1 "International Arrivals." It is highly recommended that travelers pay close attention to the price as quoted per kilometer. The journey takes about 15 minutes, depending on traffic.

Service: At Varna Airport
travelers can the building’s four coffee bars (Good morning Varna!). There are a couple of duty free shops located in Terminal 3 and Terminal 4. The airport also contains a currency exchange and has ample security.
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