Norwegian Air Shuttle: Riga to Oslo

The carrier: Norwegian Air Shuttle

About

Norwegian Air Shuttle is the second largest airline in Scandinavia and the fourth largest low cost carrier in Europe. With its main base in Oslo and secondary hubs in Warsaw, Bergen and Stavanger and code-sharing arrangements with, Sterling, and Rossiya, 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.

Upside

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

Downside

Only one base (in Warsaw) outside of Norway.

Baggage

* Carry-on: Only one item of hand luggage, not to exceed 10 kg.
* Checked: Two pieces of luggage, not to exceed 40 kg. Over the limit, you will be charged €9 per kilo. Other restrictions do apply, so check their site for details.

Note that fees apply.  Booking over the internet reduces fees by about half. 

* Please visit Norwegian Air Shuttle’s website for more information on its baggage policy.

Seating

You can reserve seats up to 25 hours prior to your departure.  It can be done at the time of booking or later.  Non-refundable reservation fees apply and vary by destination.  Passengers can reserve seats with extra leg room as long as they are allowed to sit in front of the emergency exit.  

Check-in and Ticketing

Online check-in is not available.  Passengers must check in at the airport at least 30 minutes prior to departure for domestic flights and 45 minutes prior to international flights.  Passengers on domestic flights with only hand luggage do not need to check-in at all.

Departure: Riga, Latvia - Riga International (RIX)

Riga International Airport is the largest airport in the Baltic States and serves Riga, the capital city of Latvia. Location: Riga International Airport is located 13 km southwest of Riga. Transport: - Bus: Direct service between the airport and Riga's city center is provided by Bus #22. The bus arrives every ten to 30 minutes. Bus #22A connects the airport to the Riga city center as well, but provides a faster express service. Additional information on bus lines and schedules can be found on the website. - Taxi: Taxis are outside the terminal building. The journey to the center of the city is approximately 15 minutes. It is highly recommended that the fare be agreed upon with the driver before the ride. Service: In the airport there are multiple shops (including duty-free), restaurants, banks, a post office, and a currency exchange. The airport also has Wi-Fi Internet access. Other facilities include a chapel. Airport tours are also given for those interested.

Arrival: 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.