Oslo Airport Gardermoen will close to regular air traffic for five hours on Sunday morning as Norway’s air traffic controllers’ strike continues, with Avinor warning of major delays and cancellations across the country’s network. The shutdown is set to run from 06:30 to 11:30 local time, leaving only medical and military flights exempt from the restriction.
The closure comes after talks failed and the work stoppage, which began on Friday, has already affected other Norwegian airports. As the country’s busiest hub, Oslo is expected to face immediate schedule disruption and knock-on effects well beyond the morning closure window. Passengers have been urged to check flight status before travelling, while airlines face pressure to rebook travellers and adjust timetables around the reduced capacity.