Travelling to Tromsø with ski luggage

Anyone travelling to the Lyngen Alps in winter for freeriding or ski touring will first head for Tromsø Airport (TOS) - the gateway to the Arctic. The good news is that travelling there is easier today than it was a few years ago. Nevertheless, there are a few things to bear in mind, especially when changing planes in Oslo and when transporting ski luggage.

Direct flights to Tromsø from Vienna and Munich

In the winter timetable, several airlines offer non-stop connections to the north:

• Austrian Airlines flies directly from Vienna to Tromsø once or twice a week, usually at weekends.
• Lufthansa offers seasonal direct flights from Munich, typically on Saturdays.
• From the end of October 2025, Norwegian will also fly directly to Tromsø twice a week from Munich (on Thursdays and Sundays).

These direct connections on Saturdays are ideal to avoid transfer stress - especially with skis and thick winter equipment in your luggage. Our dates are also coordinated with these flights.

Travelling from Ljubljana

Ljubljana Airport now offers a good alternative, especially from the south of Austria. You can save yourself the longer journey to Vienna or Munich, park cheaper and reach Tromsø with a stopover in Zurich or Frankfurt, from where there are direct flights again.

Changing planes in Oslo (OSL): where there are often problems

The journey often takes place via Oslo-Gardermoen (OSL). From there, SAS and Norwegian fly on to Tromsø several times a day.

It is important to note that luggage is normally sent out again. This means that you have to collect your luggage from the conveyor belt, check it in again and go through security again.

With ski bags and a tight schedule, this can quickly go wrong. The rule here is: allow at least 90 minutes for transfer time, preferably more.

Ski baggage - what you need to know

Normally, it is sufficient to use a ski bag for the luggage of 2 people, as a weight limit of 21 kilograms also applies here. This means that 2 pairs of skis + poles should easily fit. In most cases, the ski boots and avalanche safety equipment will also fit in the ski bag. However, if you want to be on the safe side, take your ski boots in your hand luggage - that way you won't be barefoot in the snow the next day, even without skis. Skis can also be hired locally if something goes wrong with the luggage transfer.

The rules for ski luggage vary depending on the airline:

• SAS: Ski and ski boot bag count together as one piece of luggage. If it fits in the free baggage allowance: free of charge. Otherwise for a fee. Ski baggage must be registered in advance.
• Norwegian: Ski baggage counts as special baggage and must be booked separately (preferably online, as it is cheaper). Observe maximum dimensions and weight.
• Lufthansa/Austrian: With many fares (except Economy Light), a ski set is permitted in addition to the free baggage allowance - but this does not apply across the board, so check the fare conditions carefully.

Conclusion: direct is better

If available, a direct flight to Tromsø is worthwhile - less stress and no reloading of ski luggage. If you do have to fly via Oslo, make sure you allow enough transfer time and book your ski luggage in good time.

This way, your journey to the Lyngen Alps won't start in chaos, but with anticipation of powder snow and the Northern Lights.