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Updated February 2025

Key takeaways:

Youth fares (12-25) and student fares (26-31) offer savings on all flights, even last-minute.

Youth fares need a government ID; student fares require full-time enrollment and a valid student ID.

Select the student fare when booking; refunds allowed within 24 hours.

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What is the Widerøe student discount?

Widerøe, the leading regional airline in the Nordic countries, offers generous discounts for students. These discounts are divided into two groups:

Youth Smart or Youth Mini: For travelers under 26 years old
Student Smart or Student Mini: For travelers aged 26 to 31

Please note that the discounted fare varies depending on the flight you choose, but it’s always available—even up until the departure date.

How to get the Widerøe student discount?

Eligibility and other conditions

The eligibility criteria vary for the Youth Smart and Student Smart discount categories:

Youth Smart

Applicable for individuals aged 12-25. Children can travel on a youth ticket if accompanied by a youth aged 16 or older
A government-issued photo ID is required at boarding to verify age; a student ID is not necessary for this offer
Tickets are refundable only within 24 hours of purchase via Widerøe.no

Student Smart

Available to students aged 26 to 31. Children can travel on a student ticket if accompanied by a student
The student must be enrolled full-time in a course lasting at least 3 months
A valid student ID (ISIC or ANSA) must be shown at boarding. If the student ID lacks a photo, a separate photo ID is required
Tickets are refundable only within 24 hours of purchase via Widerøe.no

Application process

To use the student discount, start by searching for your flights. The default search will show adult fares, so click the dropdown menu to reveal all options, then choose the student category and proceed with the booking. You’ll now see all the available student fares for the flights.