$303+ Cheap flights to Tromsø

Best Time to Fly to Tromsø, Norway

Tromso’s climate is subarctic with cold winter temperatures and short summers. The winter months of December to February are cold with temperatures of 24 degrees Fahrenheit and snowfalls. The Midnight Sun is a feature from 20 May to 22 July, offering 24 hours of light for two months. From 21 November to 21 January, the sun gives way to the polar night, when visitors enjoy the phenomenon of blue twilight, as opposed to total darkness. Winter is a great time for snow activities. From September to March the Northern Lights may be seen, and tours and safaris are common.The cheapest rates and hotel rooms in Tromso are available during the off-peak season. This is outside of the summer months and Midnight Sun period. The winter months are peak season in the area, due to the many snow activities taking place in the area and the advent of the Northern Lights, so a visit outside of these times and the festive holiday will yield the cheapest rates on hotels and airfare.

Getting around Tromsø, Norway

City buses, taxis and private rental cars will also help you make the most of getting around downtown and the surrounding areas. Rail services in the area are limited, so it is best to arrange other forms of transportation while in the city. It is possible to explore downtown on foot or bicycle but this is best left for the summer months.