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 - Moss (RYG)

Moss Airport, Rygge opened in 2007 and serves as a regional airport for Ostfold as well as an international airport for budget airlines, and as a secondary airport for Oslo. Location: The Moss Airport is located 63 km (39 miles) from Oslo. Transport: - Rail: Trains are available with service to and from the Rygge Railway Station and Oslo, Moss, Sarpsborg and Halden. The station is located 4 km away from the main airport terminal and a free bus connection is provided. Trains depart every hour; buses depart 15 minutes before scheduled trains. - Bus: There is direct bus service from Oslo to Rygge Airport available. Buses take about 70 minutes, and run almost every hour. - Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport.