Aarhus Airport (Tirstrup) serves Denmark's second-largest city, an important university and cultural center on the east coast of Jutland, approximately 44 km from the city center.
Aarhus is home to the ARoS museum and Den Gamle By historic district, among the city's main attractions.
How to get to Aarhus Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to AAR
Parking near Aarhus Airport
In front of the terminal is the official parking area.
It is not monitored by dedicated staff but is video surveilled; tiered daily rates: 100 DKK for the first day, 190 DKK for 2 days, 290 for 3, up to 680 DKK for 12 days, then +25 DKK for each additional day. 5 hours free for those dropping off or picking up a passenger.
How to get to Aarhus from AAR
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Aarhus Airport
Some car rental companies have a desk in the arrivals area.
Bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card: an IDP is almost always a required additional document.
Hotels near Aarhus Airport
Central station and Jomfru Ane Gade
Bus 925X to the airport from Banegårdspladsen, in front of the station, in about 45-50 minutes; it follows flight schedules rather than a fixed timetable.
Best for: Travellers who want the airport bus a short walk away and city life without further journeys.
- Airport bus stop a few steps from the room, with no need for a taxi
- Shops, restaurants and the pedestrian district of the centre within walking distance
- The transfer still takes almost an hour, whichever hotel you choose in Aarhus
- The station area is busy and not very quiet during rush hour
Recommended hotels
- Milling Hotel Ritz Aarhus City A building from the 1930s, about 2 minutes' walk from the central station, from where the airport bus departs; convenient for those arriving or leaving with little time to spare. View availability
- Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel Aarhus A congress-centre hotel, about 5 minutes' walk from the heart of Aarhus and close to the station; suited to those combining a night in the city with the transfer to the airport. View availability
The harbour and Aarhus Ø
On foot or with a short city bus ride you reach Banegårdspladsen for bus 925X to the airport, about 45-50 minutes in total.
Best for: Travellers who prefer the regenerated harbour area, between Dokk1 and ARoS, with a more modern atmosphere than the historic centre.
- Modern harbour district, with the Dokk1 library and the ARoS museum a few minutes' walk away
- Quieter area in the evening than the Jomfru Ane Gade core
- You still need to reach the station for the airport bus, so there's one extra step
- Fewer restaurants and evening venues than the historic centre
Skejby, the hospital and exhibition district
The light rail (Letbanen) connects Skejby to the central station in a few minutes, from where bus 925X departs for the airport: the total time is no shorter than from the city centre.
Best for: Travellers with work commitments or a visit to Skejby's university hospital, with no need for the historic centre.
- About 200 metres from the light rail stop, convenient for the university hospital and the exhibition area
- Free parking, useful for those arriving by car
- It is no closer to the airport than the centre: the transfer still requires changing at the station
- An office and hospital area, with no evening life of its own
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
From check-in to gate takes approximately 10 minutes, given the terminal's compact layout.
Despite typically quick checks, arriving 2 hours early remains prudent.
Map of Aarhus Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Aarhus airport so far from the centre?
Because of the area's geography: it is among the Danish airports furthest from their own city centre, about 44 km, a 45-50 minute transfer by shuttle bus.
Q. What to see in Aarhus?
The ARoS art museum, with its famous panoramic rooftop installation, and Den Gamle By, an open-air museum with historic Danish buildings.
Q. Is Aarhus a university town?
Yes, it's home to one of Denmark's largest universities, with a student population that livens up the city's cultural and nightlife scene.
Q. Is the shuttle bus or taxi better for Aarhus?
The dedicated shuttle bus is almost always cheaper than a taxi given the 44 km distance from the centre.
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