Due to the geography of Norway, scheduled air service is vital. Six Norwegian airlines are currently serving no less than 46 airports in Norway on a regular basis. In additition, to several foreign Airlines. British Airways franchise Sun-Air of Scandinavia serves Geilo´s Dagali Aiport from Oslo. The main airport in Norway is Oslo Airport Gardermoen. NORWEGIAN Norwegian Air Shuttle AS is a low-fare, point-to-point airline, registered on the Oslo Stock Exchange, employing approximately 380 people. In September 2002 Norwegian launched a program of low-cost domestic flights between Oslo and Stavanger, Bergen, Trondheim and Tromsø using a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. On April 5th, 2002 we initiated low-cost flights to destinations in Spain and Portugal. During the summer of 2003, the network was expanded with flights to the Norwegian cities Alta, Harstad/Narvik, Bodø and Ålesund, and international routes to London and Stockholm. The company has operated routes between destinations in western Norway on behalf of SAS Braathens since 1993 using Fokker 50s. This operation was terminated March 31st, 2003. In April 2003 Norwegian started flying regional routes in the north of Norway, also using Fokker 50s. However, since our strategy is to focus on low-cost flights using Boeing 737 aircraft, the Fokker 50 operation was terminated December 31st, 2003. In 2002 Norwegian Air Shuttle AS transported 1,2 million passengers. The company´s headquarters are located at Fornebu, just outside Oslo. Destinations in Norway: Oslo (OSL), Rygge (RYG), Bergen (BGO), Kristiansand (KRS), Stavanger (SVG), Trondheim (TRD), Tromsø (TOS), Alta (ALF), Kirkenes (KKN), Harstad (EVE), Narvik (EVE), Bodø (BGO), Bardufoss (BDU) and Longyearbyen (LYR). SAS BRAATHEN SAS AB is the Nordic region´s largest listed airline and travel group and the fourth-largest air-line group in Europe, in terms of number of passengers and operating revenue. The SAS Group offers air transport and related services from its base in Northern Europe. The Group also includes hotel operations with Rezidor SAS Hospitality. In Norway the SAS group own SAS Braathens and Widerøe Airlines. Widerøe operate scheduled flights from Berlin, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Glasgow, Murmansk, Shetland and Stockholm. SAS Norway is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) Group and was established in the spring of 2004, SAS Norway has created or announced a total of 18 new international routes. SAS Norway operates routes in Norway, and also between Norway and the rest of Europe. The airline is the largest in Norway, and has 440 departures daily. Around 3,750 employees work for the airline, which is based in Fornebu, close to Oslo. SAS Norway has a route network covering 40 destinations from Longyearbyen in the north to Las Palmas in the south. The route network is operated by a total of 57 aircraft: 51 Boeing 737s and 6 Fokker 50s. SAS Norway is a member of the global Star Alliance network. We have selected some information about our destinations in Norway. Maybe this can inspire you and give some assistance in planning a perfect stay. Destinations: Ålesund, Bergen, Haugesund, Kristiansand, Kristiansund, Molde, Oslo, Stavanger, Trondheim, Alta, Bardufoss, Bodø, Harstad - Narvik, Kirkenes, Tromsø and Longyearbyen WIDERØ In Norway the SAS group own SAS Braathens and Widerøe Airlanes. The Explore Norway Ticket Discover just how much Norway has to offer. Take off on an exciting adventure and experience the wonders of Norway for yourself. With its breathtaking natural landscapes, fascinating historical sights, exhilarating activities and vibrant modern cities, Norway is an unforgettable country to visit. With the Explore Norway Ticket, we´re offering you an unmissable chance to discover just how much it has to offer for yourself. The ticket gives you the freedom to spend two amazing weeks flying around a choice of 35 destinations, which means you can experience as many of the spectacular wonders as you choose.  Norway is a country with unlimited possibilities! You´ll be surprised! Fly Norway is a special offer to permanent residents of countries outside Scandinavia and Finland. To use these fares, you must be able to prove your residence in form of a valid passport or official identity card. Two fare levels: Low available fare: The cheapest seats are available in small numbers, and mostly outside peek hours only. High available fare: If you´re not able to find the lowest fare on the flight you prefer, High available fare is easier to get, and still a very reasonable fare. Destinations in Norway: Alta, Andenes, Bergen, Berlevåg, Bodø, Brønnøysund, Båtsfjord, Førde, Hammerfest, Harstad, Narvik, Hasvik, Honningsvåg, Kirkenes, Lakselv, Leknes, Mehamn, Mo I Rana, Mosjøen, Namsos, Oslo, Røros, Rørvik, Sandane, Sandefjord, Sandnessjøen, Sogndal, Stavanger, Stokmarknes, Svolvær, Sørkjosen, Tromsø, Trondheim, Vadsø, Vardø and Ørsta / Volda. STERLING Sterling is the first Scandinavian low-cost airline with direct routes between Scandinavia and Southern Europe as well as between the Scandinavian countries. It is the objective of Sterling to maintain and expand its position within air services through further development of the low-fare concept. We conduct highly effective, low-cost air services based on good service to destinations that are interesting for our customers, business-wise as well as for spare time. We co-operate with well-estimated companies that offer our customers car-rental, hotel booking and cancellation insurances at attractive prices and we are the airline for the modern, individual traveller who plans his own travel. Sterling operates from Oslo. GERMANWINGS Uncompromising safety and security have top priority with us. Our aircraft of the type Airbus A319/320 are not only the market leaders in terms of space, noise protection and energy consumption, they are also maintained continuously in line with state-of-the-art technology. Our experienced pilots and cabin crew look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you on board with a smile. The Germanwings team of approximately 460 employees, from check-in specialists to pilots, has the objective of making your flight as safe and pleasant as possible and accompanying you with top service and reliable information. Our pilots get you safely to your destination. To ensure that this happens, we rely on the tried and tested basic training of our crew at the Lufthansa Training Center in Frankfurt and regular advanced training courses. Germanwings operates from Oslo. FONNAFLY Enjoy the grand Norwegian scenery from one of our seaplanes. The variation of fjord, mountains, waterfalls and claciers is in itself a grand show! The tourists describe often these events as the highlight of the holiday and a memory for life. The company today operates six Cessna U/TU 206 and one DHC-2 Beaver, all being seaplanes. Taxi and sightseeing operations are our main occupation, but photo and reporting assignments are also well represented. We operate on an all-year basis, but during the winter season we have but one or two aircrafts in readiness. The season starts on April 15th and ends about Oct. 15th. Fonnafly was established 30 years ago at Rosendal and is thus among the oldest airline companies in the country. During a period Fonnafly was also one of Norway´s largest taxi/charter airlines, but that was prior to the separation of the landplane division in 1990. Today we operate from Bergen, Rosendal, Voss and Oslo. SUNDT AIR Sundt Air operates from Oslo Airport Gardermoen. We can provide all personnel, for example pilots and mechanics, and take care of all planning and operations. Furthermore, we can offer hangar-space at Oslo Airport, Gardermoen and we have favourable agreements on spare-parts and insurance. If the aircraft is for exclusive use of the owner we will make sure it is ready for use at all times, and if the owner also wishes to rent out the aircraft, we can take care of sales and marketing. This will obviously contribute to a cost-reduction for the owner. Advise on what aircraft to buy based on the individual needs of a prospective owner, and support through the purchasing process, are important elements in what we have to offer. PEGASUS HELICOPTER Pegasus helicopter is the only helicopter operator at Oslo Airport, and operates a fleet of modern helicopters. Pegasus helicopter is a JAR-OPS 3 operator, and also runs a JAR-145 maintenance facility in the Sundt Air hangar. Sundt Air has a 34 % stake in the company. COAST AIR Coast Air operates from Haugesund and have been in business sinze 1975. The airlane fly daily to 9 destinations. Haugesund, Bergen, Sandefjord, Oslo, Fagernes, Trondheim, Stord, Skien and Kristiansund. The company today operates a British Aerospace Jetstream 31 and 32EP with a capacity of 19 passengers. A Jetstream 32 in VIP-version with a capacity of 10 passengers and a ATR 42-320 with a capacity of 48 passengers. BERGEN AIR TRANSPORT Bergen Air Transport operates from Bergen. CLASSIC NORWAY AIR Classic Norway Air operates from Molde. FLYSENTERT Flysenteret operates from Bodø. HELITOURIST Helitourist operates from Voss. KATO AIR Kato Air operates from Harstad / Narvik Lufthavn. SUNNDALSFLY Sunndalsfly operates from Sunndalsøra. AIRPORTS LOCATED IN AKERSHUS Oslo Airport OPPLAND Fagernes Airport (Private) BUSKERUD Geilo Airport (Private) VESTFOLD Torp Airport (Private) ØSTFOLD Moss Airport (Private) VEST AGDER Kristiansand Airport ROGALAND Stavanger Airport Haugesund Airport HORDALAND Bergen Airport Stord Airport (Private) SOGN & FJORDANE Florø Airport Førde Airport Sogndal Airport Sandane Airport MØRE & ROMSDAL Molde Airport Ålesund Airport Kristiansund Airport Ørsta-Volda Airport SØR TRØNDELAG Røros Airport NORD TRØNDELAG Trondheim Airport Namsos Airport Rørvik Airport NORDLAND Andøya Airport Bodø Lufthavn Brønnøysund Airport Leknes Airport Mo i Rana Airport Mosjøen Airport Narvik Airport Harstaf/Narvik Airport Evenes Røst Lufthavn Sandnessjøen Airport Stokmarknes Airport Svolvær Airport Værøy Heliport TROMS Bardufoss Airport Sørkjosen Airport Tromsø Airport FINNMARK Alta Airport Lakselv Airport Berlevåg Airport Båtsfjord Airport Hasvik Airport Honningsvåg Airport Hammerfest Airport Kirkenes Airport Mehamn Airport Vadsø Airport Vardø Airport SVALBARD Svalbard Airport AIRLINES, FERRIES, BOATS, and THE COASTAL VOYAGE Ferries and express boats / catamarans operate from early morning until late at night. There is no need to book and indeed you rarely can do so. The Norwegian Coastal Voyage (Hurtigruten) meaning the coastal express in Norwegian, sails up the coast of Norway all the way from Bergen right up beyond the Arctic Circle to Kirkenes. The ships are regular service vessels built to carry freight, mail and passengers along the 2,500 nautical miles of coastline. Calling at 34 ports en route, it takes eleven days if you do the entire return trip. RAIL TRAVEL Norwegian State Railways (NSB) has a well developed network connecting the main cities. Where the railroad ends, comfortable coaches take you further to Nordkapp, Kirkenes, etc. in the north or Kristiansund, Molde and Ålesund in the west. Most of the long distance routes are scenic routes. Specially spectacular routes to recommend are the Flåm Line (side line from the Bergen line) and Rauma Line from Dombås to Åndalsnes. Norwegian trains are very comfortable and provide good service, both on day and night services. There are also good, direct rail connections with the main cities in Sweden and Denmark. Fares compare favourably with those in Britain, and there are special rail passes available, valid for unlimited travel during a chosen number of days. These are Scanrail Pass, Norway Rail Pass and Freedom (Domino) - Pass - Norway. Discounts are given on several coaches, ferries, etc. to holders of the Scanrail Pass. Note that favourable prices are offered for Scandinavian connections by British Rail International. MOTORING IN NORWAY The world´s most beautiful tourist road.. From Steinkjer in the South to Bodø in the North the Costal Route winds 650 km. through a varying and inviting landscape. Either you travel by car or maybe by bike, the Kystriksveien route has much to offer. Many of the experiences are to be found on the islands, and "island hopping" has become a popular activity for cyclists. PETROL PRICES The petrol price will varies regionally. Unleaded (95 octane) about NOK 11.50 Unleaded (98 octane) NOK 11.80 Diesel oil about NOK 10.20