Ålesund Airport - Flight Information and Guide (AES)

Ålesund Airport serves the city renowned for its extraordinary Art Nouveau architecture, rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1904, approximately 15 km from the city center.

It is the most convenient access point to Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO natural heritage site among Norway's most spectacular fjords.

Content verified on 04/09/2026

Official source: www.avinor.no/airport/alesund

How to get to Ålesund Airport

Ålesund city center is approximately 15 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 20-25 minutes by bus or taxi.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the city center of Ålesund in approximately 15-20 minutes.

By Train

The airport is not served by any railway line.

By Bus

A bus connects the airport to the city centre in 20-25 minutes (Moa trafikkterminal), fare 115 NOK online (155 NOK on board).

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Tips Buses are generally coordinated with incoming flight schedules, even in case of delays: you should not have problems finding a connection.

Average travel time to AES

TrainNot available

Shuttle bus20-25 minutes (115-155 NOK)

Taxi / Private hire15 minutes (500 NOK)

Parking near Ålesund Airport

A small parking area is located opposite the terminal building.

Rates are in line with Norwegian standards.

How to get to Ålesund from AES

By Train

No rail connection serves this airport.

By Bus

A bus connects the airport to the city center (115-155 NOK, 20-25 minutes).

By Taxi

Taxis charge approximately 450-650 NOK to the city center (15 minutes).

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Car rental at Ålesund Airport

The main car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, very useful for exploring the Geirangerfjord and the region.

Required are a driver's license, passport and credit card.

Hotels near Ålesund Airport

Vigra, the island where Ålesund airport is located, is linked to the mainland by a continuous underwater tunnel: the Flybussen (route FB65) reaches the centre in 15-25 minutes depending on traffic, against 25-30 minutes by taxi for the 20 km distance. In this guide the only verifiable chain hotel that's convenient for getting around is in central Ålesund, at the foot of the Aksla hill.

City centre

Central Ålesund

15-25 minutes with the Flybussen FB65, which links the terminal to the centre through the underwater tunnel of Vigra; by taxi about 25-30 minutes for the 20 km distance.

Best for: Those who want Ålesund's Art Nouveau centre and the Hurtigruten ship port within walking distance of the hotel.

Pros

The Art Nouveau centre and the Hurtigruten ship terminal are a few minutes on foot
The city park, Byparken, is right next to the hotel

Cons

No verifiable chain hotel is really close to Vigra terminal: a stay in the airport area would require a car or taxi arranged in advance
The route from the terminal goes through an underwater tunnel, to be avoided on foot or by bike

Recommended hotels

Scandic Parken In central Ålesund, next to Byparken park and 5 minutes on foot from the Hurtigruten ship terminal; restaurant with views over the sea and the islands. View availability

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Airport services

The airport serves Ålesund, an Art Nouveau city and the primary gateway to the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord.

Shopping & Duty Free

A duty-free area features Norwegian salmon and local products.

Lounges & relaxation

VIP lounges are notably absent, proportional to this airport's traffic volume.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available in public terminal areas.

Families & Children

The waiting areas include basic services for travelers with children.

Terminal guide

The terminal is compact, with heavy seasonal tourist traffic toward the Geirangerfjord.

The safety margin recommended for flights is 2 hours.

Map of Ålesund Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Why does Ålesund have such distinctive architecture?

The town was almost entirely destroyed by a fire in 1904 and rebuilt in Art Nouveau style with international help, resulting today in one of the most cohesive collections of this architectural style in the world.

Q. How far is the Geirangerfjord from the airport?

About 2-2.5 hours by car: the fjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is among Norway's most famous natural attractions.

Q. Is it better to take the bus or a taxi from Ålesund?

The bus (115-155 NOK) is cheaper than a taxi (500 NOK), although the taxi is faster (15 minutes versus 20-25).

Q. Does Ålesund Airport have operational problems with bad weather?

Its exposed coastal location occasionally subjects flights to strong winds, although cancellations remain the exception: the runway sits on an island connected to the city by an undersea tunnel, a detail that often surprises those unfamiliar with the area.