Bardufoss Airport, located in Målselv municipality, serves a region of northern Norway known for being home to major military installations and for access to the Målselv valley and its namesake river, famous for salmon fishing.
It is among Norway's airports closest to their town centers, just 1 km away.
How to get to Bardufoss Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to BDU
Parking near Bardufoss Airport
The parking is small and is located right opposite the terminal.
Rates are in line with Norwegian standards.
How to get to Målselv from BDU
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Bardufoss Airport
Major car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the Målselv valley.
You need a driver's license, passport, and credit card; in winter, snow tires are typically already included.
Hotels near Bardufoss Airport
Bardufoss, the village
The Bardufoss Hotell and the Bardufosstun are both in the village of Bardufoss, about 4-5 km and 8 minutes by car from the airport; there is no dedicated public shuttle, you use a car or a taxi.
Best for: Those with a flight to catch or arriving late who want a hotel a few minutes from the terminals.
- A few minutes from the airport, handy for flights and car rentals
- An in-house restaurant at both hotels, handy since the village has few evening venues
- No public airport shuttle: you need a car or taxi even for a few kilometres
- The village itself offers little to do in the evening
Recommended hotels
Målselv Fjellandsby
About 22 km from the airport, 25-30 minutes by car; there is no direct bus, the resort is reached by car or with private transfers organised by the apartment owners.
Best for: Those coming to ski and wanting to sleep right on the slopes, about 25-30 minutes from the airport.
- Direct ski-in/ski-out access from the village apartments
- A quieter, greener alternative to Bardufoss, especially in summer
- You need a car for the 22 km from the airport, there is no convenient public transport
- Outside the ski season the resort is semi-deserted, with few services open
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is modest in size, with traffic also linked to nearby military installations.
It's advisable to check in at the airport 1.5-2 hours early for flights.
Map of Bardufoss Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is the airport so close to the center?
Bardufoss is among the Norwegian airports closest to its own town, just 1 km away, making the transfer a matter of a few minutes even on foot.
Q. What can you do near Bardufoss?
The Målselv valley is known for salmon fishing along the river of the same name, as well as offering Arctic landscapes typical of northern Norway.
Q. Does Bardufoss have a military presence?
Yes, the area hosts important Norwegian armed forces installations, with airport traffic partly linked to this presence.
Q. Are there additional security checks because of the Bardufoss military base?
Civilian passengers follow normal Norwegian airport security procedures: the base's military component is separate and does not lengthen check-in times for those flying scheduled flights.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
