Widerøe
Norway’s regional scheduled airline, linking major cities with remote coastal and northern communities through an extensive short-haul network built around Dash 8 aircraft.
About Widerøe
Founded in 1934, Widerøe is one of Norway’s longest-established airlines and a central part of the country’s regional transport system. It operates under its familiar green-and-white identity and is owned by the Norwegian aviation group behind Norwegian Air Shuttle. The carrier’s role is distinct from that of a conventional low-cost airline, with an emphasis on scheduled links serving smaller communities as well as larger commercial markets.
Bergen is Widerøe’s busiest departure hub, followed by Bodo, Tromso, Oslo and Trondheim. Its network comprises 195 routes connecting 45 destinations across 4 countries. Domestic flying is the core of the operation, including important services along Norway’s western coast and throughout the north, while selected international routes extend the network beyond Norway. Many flights connect communities where surface journeys can be lengthy or difficult.
The aircraft types serving the network include the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, DHC-8-300 and DHC-8-400 Dash 8 families. These turboprops are well suited to short sectors and airports with limited runway infrastructure. Cabins are generally arranged in a single economy-class configuration, although ticket categories differ in flexibility, baggage inclusion and other benefits. Service levels therefore depend more on the fare purchased than on a separate premium cabin.
Widerøe is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. It does not operate a clearly separate frequent-flyer programme of its own, and loyalty earning or redemption opportunities can depend on current commercial partnerships and the fare booked. Travellers seeking points or status benefits should verify the latest arrangements directly with Widerøe before purchasing, particularly when connecting to another airline.
Widerøe’s principal strength is the breadth of its regional coverage: it links places such as Hammerfest, Vadsø, Bronnoysund, Kirkenes and Mehamn with larger gateways. The same operating model can present challenges, however. Many journeys involve small aircraft, short connection windows or weather-sensitive northern airports, while cabin and storage space may be tighter than on mainline jets. Allowing time in an itinerary is sensible during winter or when making an important onward connection.
Good to know
Flying with Widerøe — what to expect
Check Fare Inclusions
Baggage, ticket flexibility and other benefits vary by fare category. Review the inclusions carefully before paying, especially if you need a checked bag.
Compact Cabin Storage
Dash 8 aircraft have less overhead-bin space than many mainline jets. Pack compactly and be prepared for larger cabin bags to be placed in the hold.
Weather Can Disrupt
Coastal and northern Norwegian airports can experience wind, snow and rapidly changing weather. Leave additional time for important connections, particularly in winter.
Regional Airport Access
Widerøe serves many small airports that have limited ground transport and facilities. Check local bus, taxi or rental-car availability before arrival.
Connections Through Bergen
Bergen is Widerøe’s primary hub and offers the broadest range of onward routes. Bodo, Tromso, Oslo and Trondheim are also important departure and connection points.
Mostly Economy Cabins
Flights are generally operated with a single economy cabin rather than separate business and economy sections. Fare conditions, rather than cabin class, determine most additional benefits.
Network overview
Where Widerøe flies
Widerøe operates 195 routes to 45 destinations across 4 countries, its longest sector reaching Bergen to Tromso (1,220 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Widerøe flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Bergen → Tromso
1,220 km · BGO → TOS
The longest sector in the Widerøe network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Widerøe
Notable destinations on Widerøe's network.
WFBergendirectWFBododirectWFOslodirectWFTromsodirectWFTrondheimdirectWFHammerfestdirectWFStavangerdirectWFVadsodirectWFAltadirectWFBronnoysunddirectWFKirkenesdirectWFMehamndirectDestination list is indicative of Widerøe's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
Reviews of Widerøe
TripAdvisor · 2020–2023- 57
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What travellers flew
Counted from the 50 reviews below — a tally of the flights reviewed, with each chip carrying the average score those reviewers gave. Nothing here reads their prose or summarises what they said.
✓ marks a group averaging 7/10 or better, − one averaging 4/10 or worse, across at least three reviews.
Short flight..on time
June 19, 2023 in morning; a short 50 min flight. A small local airline, using small propeller jets. Have a spotty reputation online as to timeliness, but our flight was absolutely on time. No reserved seating. Watch out for luggage weight limitations. Because… See more of the many Fjords a return to Oslo by car or train takes much longer.
See lessPosted June 2023 by Andre D, Washington DC
AVOID (or at least read emails carefully)
I was signing on to write a cautionary review about my experience with an airport change (Heathrow to Stansted), and saw the top review was about the exact topic. And like the previous poster, I am not able to get a refund either, because the two-week… See more notification window has closed. So I am having to buy entirely new tickets for my family, so we can make our transatlantic flight home. As I now see, Wideroe is a tiny airline, so sticking with SAS or Norwegian is a better idea.
See lessPosted May 2023 by Sarah B
Refund Policy
This is just a caution to all be really careful when updates to schedule are communicated. I booked LHR to Bergen return , and albeit I acknowledge a schedule change in Jan, I clocked this as a time change and missed actually the returning Airport had changed!… See more from LHR to Stansted! When I did notice to late for refund, and zero flexibility. So was my first date with this airline and certainly my last and a costly and embarrassing mistake to boot !
See lessPosted March 2023 by Jon W
Worst experience in Europe
3 hours of delay (and counting) without any explanation. Zero working staff at any of their gates. Totally a ghost airline. Don’t recommend under any circumstances.
Posted March 2023 by Stan He
HORRIBLE!
Don’t ever fly with this company if you have other choices! I booked this because it was a direct flight. They changed my flight, without giving a reason, and had to stop in Copenhagen with a different airline. Once in Copenhagen, they cancelled my flight and… See more had to stay 2 nights there. At the end, I found out that my original direct flight had landed in London according to plan!!!!!! They must have overbooked the flight and decided to change my booking, which I had booked with 5 months anticipation! I missed my weekend in London, I had everything booked and paid for!
See lessPosted February 2023 by Clau H
A seamless journey between Sandefjord-Torp and LHR
TRF-BGO-LHR. We flew from Sandefjord-Torp to London Heathrow with a change of aircraft in Bergen. The first flight was on Bombardier DHC-8-400 which was comfortable enough, they are very nice planes even with their rattles and vibrations. Transferring in… See more Bergen was straightforward with a passport check before boarding the flight to LHR. The Embraer E190-E2 was used on the connecting flight which had reasonable seat pitch and comfortable seats. Beverages were brought round several times during the journey. Both flights were very good and the transfer at BGO was seamless.
See lessPosted February 2023 by Paul Legate, United Kingdom
Traveller reviews originally published on TripAdvisor, shown for reference — service standards may have changed since. Originfacts does not edit or verify individual reviews, and the sample reflects who chose to leave one.
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FAQ
Widerøe — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
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- Carry-on entitlement depends on the fare and current baggage rules. Because many flights use Dash 8 turboprops with compact overhead bins, check Widerøe’s official limits before travel and keep your bag small enough for regional-aircraft storage.
- Bergen is Widerøe’s primary and busiest departure hub. Bodo, Tromso, Oslo and Trondheim are its other leading departure points.
- Widerøe’s longest route is Bergen to Tromso, covering about 1,220 km nonstop.
- Widerøe serves 45 destinations across 4 countries and operates 195 routes.
- Fares are often lower when booked early and outside school holidays, major events and peak summer travel periods. Comparing nearby dates and less flexible fare categories may reveal better prices.
- The busiest departure hubs by number of routes are Bergen, Bodo, Tromso, Oslo and Trondheim, in that order. These airports provide many of the airline’s most useful connections.
- Widerøe flies mainly within Norway, connecting major cities with western coastal and northern communities, alongside selected international services. Destinations include Bergen, Oslo, Tromso, Trondheim, Alta, Kirkenes, Hammerfest and Mehamn.