In a first, the national airport operator in Norway, Avinor, has started putting up warning signs countering taxi scams. Here is what you need to know.
During the last few months, several media reports have told of passengers being charged large amounts for catching a cab late at night at Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL), which is situated some 50 kilometers (31 miles) northeast of the Norwegian capital.
These situations typically occur after the last Airport Express Trains (Flytoget) and the last Airport express buses (Flybussen) have left their platforms, around 1 a.m. Customers claim that drivers have confronted them and offered taxi trips for up to 300–500 USD (some 3,300–5,500 NOK) for a trip to downtown Oslo.
The standard rate from Oslo Airport to Oslo Central Station is about 730 NOK, while the rate is roughly 1,430 NOK late at night on weekends. One customer told VG he paid 4,400 NOK for a 4,4 km trip to his nearby hotel late at night.
Now, Avinor has put up several signs warning passengers not to accept offers from these drivers, as both Aftenposten and VG report. You should instead order your taxi directly from the ticket kiosks outside the arrivals section, or order via the various apps or websites of your taxi operator.
The signs from Avinor Oslo Airport read as follows:
“BE AWARE OF TAXI SCAMS
Scams related to transportation from Oslo Airport occur in the arrivals hall.
Keep the following in mind:
* Always book a taxi via the airport’s booking system or directly with a taxi provider through their app, website, or by phone.
* Do not accept taxi offers inside the terminal.
* Do not follow drivers inside the terminal who claim they will help you find a taxi.”
On their website, Avinor states that a new transportation law in Norway came into force on 1 November 2025, allowing more companies to offer taxi rides. However, all drivers are obliged to inform you of the total price before the ride starts.
Again, you should book the taxi/cab before you enter the vehicle. According to VG, warning signs have also been put up at other airports in Norway.
