Carmen
Travel editor at Reisedrop · 2026-09-30
When January feels especially long in Norway, many travelers start looking south. From OSL, BGO, TRD, SVG and TOS, there are usually several realistic ways to reach warmer destinations, whether you want a short flight time or a longer break with proper sunshine. The Canary Islands remain the safe classic, Thailand is the long-haul option, and Dubai often works well both as a destination and as a stopover. The key is flexibility after New Year, when pricing patterns often start to shift.
Canary Islands: the easiest fast-sun option
The Canary Islands make sense when you want to swap dark days for daylight without spending too much time in transit. For travelers living in Norway, this is often one of the most practical winter choices, especially from OSL, but also through solid connections from BGO, TRD and SVG. The climate is more reliable than in many other European options, and you can choose between quiet beach towns and livelier resorts. That makes the islands suitable both for a one-week break and for longer stays.
Thailand: more travel time, but a bigger winter reset
If your goal is to get as far away as possible from cold weather and heavy layers, Thailand is an obvious long-haul favorite. From Norway, you will usually travel with a connection, often starting from OSL, but also with feeder flights from BGO, TRD, SVG and TOS. In return, you get a much stronger shift in temperature, daylight and overall holiday feeling. Thailand works best if you can travel for more than just a few days, since the flight time makes very short trips less rewarding.
Dubai stopover: a smart way to split the trip
Dubai is not only a destination in its own right, but also a useful stop if you are continuing to Asia. For many travelers flying from Norway, a stopover can make a long journey easier while giving you a few days of warmth, city life and comfort on the way. This often works especially well from OSL, but also from other Norwegian airports with one extra connection. Just make sure to check baggage rules, transfer time and whether your flights are all on one booking.
Why the post-New Year period is worth watching
The period after New Year is often interesting because demand can change once the Christmas and holiday weeks are over. For travelers in Norway, that means some sun-bound departures may become more attractive if you are flexible on weekday, airport and trip length. That applies both to classic Canary Islands routes and to longer journeys toward Asia. With Reisedrop, you can monitor fares over time and use price alerts and the drop approach to book when the level genuinely looks better, instead of guessing.
How to plan smarter from Norway
Start by deciding what matters most to you: a shorter trip to reliable warmth, or a longer flight for a stronger tropical feel. Then compare departures from OSL with BGO, TRD, SVG or TOS, and see whether one extra day of flexibility opens up better routing. Also look at total travel time, overnight flights, baggage and separate bookings, since Reisedrop compares flights, hotels and cruises individually rather than as package holidays. That gives you more control before you move on to booking.
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