Bodø Airport serves the main city of northern Norway north of the Arctic Circle, the primary gateway to the Lofoten Islands.
Bodø is home to the Saltstraumen, the world's strongest tidal current, and offers frequent flights to the Lofoten archipelago.
How to get to Bodø Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to BOO
Parking near Bodø Airport
The parking lot, not large, occupies the space in front of the terminal.
Rates are in line with Norwegian standards.
How to get to Bodø from BOO
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Bodø Airport
The desks of the main car rental operators are located near arrivals.
A driver's license, passport and credit card are needed; in winter, snow tires are normally already included.
Hotels near Bodø Airport
Bodø sentrum and the waterfront
About 1.2 km from the airport: 5 minutes by car or taxi, 15 on foot; there are no dedicated shuttles, but city buses link the two areas in a few minutes.
Best for: Those who want maximum convenience for the flight without giving up restaurants, shops and city life.
- An airport so close that with hand luggage and good weather you can even get there on foot
- Waterfront hotels a short walk from restaurants, the Hurtigruten terminal and the centre
- In winter, with wind and snow, the 15-minute walk becomes uncomfortable: better to take a taxi or bus
- The upper-floor rooms with fjord views cost more than the standard inner-facing ones
Recommended hotels
- Radisson Blu Hotel Bodø On the harbour about 2 km from the airport and 1 km from the railway station; the Top 13 rooftop bar offers a panoramic view over the city and the mountains of the Lofoten Wall. View availability
- Scandic Havet Bodø's tallest building, on the waterfront right in the centre; from the Roast restaurant, on the 17th floor, the view is a 360-degree sweep over the city, sea and mountains. View availability
- Thon Hotel Nordlys Right on the pier, a few minutes from the airport, the station and the Hurtigruten terminal, with views of the Lofoten Wall; breakfast is among the most praised in the city. View availability
Rønvikfjellet
About 6.8 km and 10 minutes by car from the airport, at the top of Mount Rønvikfjellet; the hotel organises a shuttle service, handy because there is no direct public transport all the way to the summit.
Best for: Those seeking a panoramic stay among the fjords who don't mind getting around by car or the hotel shuttle.
- A 360-degree view over the fjords, the island of Landegode and the peaks of the Lofoten Wall, ideal for the northern lights
- A panoramic rooftop pool and sauna, designed for staying at the hotel even during the day
- Without your own car you depend on the hotel shuttle or a taxi
- Far from the restaurants of the centre: dinner is almost always eaten on site
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal has adequate dimensions for its role as the main hub of northern Norway, with heavy traffic toward the Lofoten.
Those departing with flights should arrive with 2 hours' advance.
Map of Bodø Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Bodø the best airport for the Lofoten Islands?
Yes, it's generally recommended thanks to the greater number of flights available to the archipelago compared with other airports in the region, plus a bus connection (about 8 hours) for those who prefer to travel overland.
Q. What is the Saltstraumen?
The world's strongest tidal current, near Bodø, where enormous volumes of water pass through a narrow channel creating spectacular whirlpools, which can also be visited on boat tours.
Q. How far is Bodø city centre from the airport?
About 1.5-2 km, a 5-minute taxi ride: one of the shortest in the Norwegian network.
Q. Is Bodø located north of the Arctic Circle?
Yes, and it is therefore subject to the midnight sun phenomenon in summer and to polar nights in the depths of winter.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights