Do I need a passport for domestic flights in Norway?
What the airlines ask for, ID for children and the special case of Svalbard.
Short answer
No, a passport is not required on flights within mainland Norway, but airlines can ask for valid photo ID, so carry a passport or national ID card. SAS lets infants under 2 fly without ID if a parent has valid ID. Flights to and from Svalbard are different: everyone must show a valid passport or ID document.
Why
- Widerøe states that a passport is not required for domestic flights within Norway.
- Avinor, the airport operator, says that a passport or ID card with a photo is generally required to check identity, also on domestic flights, and Norwegian asks all passengers to show valid photo ID on request.
- SAS lets infants up to 2 years travel without ID on domestic flights if a parent carries valid ID, and says that all other children must carry a valid passport or national ID card.
Details
Each airline sets its own ID rules, and Avinor notes that the rules can vary from company to company. For flights within the EU and the Schengen Area, SAS states that a driving licence alone is not enough, so a passport or national ID card is the safest choice. Widerøe advises keeping travel documents and identification easy to reach at the airport.
Tip
Keep your passport or national ID card in your hand luggage on domestic flights, and check the ID rules of your airline before you go to the airport.
What may differ
Svalbard is the exception: it lies outside the Schengen Area, so everyone must show a valid passport or ID document on flights to and from the archipelago, and Norwegian applies its ID rules for non-Schengen countries.
Common misconception
You never need ID on a domestic flight in Norway.
What actually happens
A passport is not required, but airlines can ask for valid photo ID, and Avinor says a passport or ID card with a photo is generally required to check identity on domestic flights too.
People also ask
- What ID do I need for domestic flights in Norway?
Sources
- Widerøe: Passport and visaChecked at:
- Norwegian: Passport, visa and IDChecked at:
- SAS: Travel documents and entry requirementsChecked at:
- Avinor: Travelling with childrenChecked at:
- Info Norden: Passport requirements when travelling to NorwayChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check your airline's ID rules before you fly.
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