Fees and quotas

Norwegian aviation is subject to several political measures that are directly or indirectly climate-motivated, and Norway is probably the country in the world that has implemented the most such measures for aviation. EU Emissions Trading System Since 2012, civil aviation has been part of the EU Emissions Trading System. All domestic flights in Norway and the EU are included. Flights out of and into the EU are exempt. The EU's goal is for emissions in the sector subject to quotas to be at least 55 percent lower in 2030 than they were in 2005. There have been large fluctuations in quota prices in recent years. During much of 2022, the quota price was between 80 and 90 euros per ton. The EU is expected to reduce the scope of available quotas towards 2030 to achieve the targets. The scope of free quotas for aviation will likely be reduced in the coming years. The EU Commission has proposed a 25% reduction in free quotas in 2024, increasing to 50% in 2025, 75% in 2026, and that aviation will no longer be allocated free quotas from 2027. This will increase quota prices and lead to higher costs in the long term. CO2 Tax Norway is one of the few countries in the world that has chosen to introduce a CO2 tax on domestic aviation. In 2022, this amounted to 1.61 kroner per liter of jet fuel, or 631 kroner per ton of CO2. According to international agreements, it is not permitted to impose a CO2 tax on international traffic. Passenger Tax In 2016, a passenger tax was introduced on all departing flights from Norwegian airports. The tax was reintroduced in July 2022 after the coronavirus pandemic.