Gällivare Lapland Airport serves the city of the same name, a mining town in Swedish Lapland, just about 8 km from the center.
Small regional airport with connections to Stockholm-Arlanda and Kramfors-Sollefteå, operated by Amapola Flyg.
How to get to Gällivare Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to GEV
Parking near Gällivare Airport
In front of the terminal there is a small parking lot available for passengers.
Rates reflect the typical standards of the region.
How to get to Gällivare from GEV
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Gällivare Airport
In the arrivals area, there are desks from some, but not all, car rental operators.
Bring a driver's license, passport, and credit card; for EU citizens, an International Driving License is not required. In winter, experience driving on snow and ice is required.
Hotels near Gällivare Airport
Central Gällivare
About 7 km from the terminal, 10 minutes by taxi; there is no scheduled airport bus, so outside the hours of the few daily flights it's worth booking a taxi in advance.
Best for: Those who want the station, the Sami church and the centre's restaurants within walking distance, with the airport 10 minutes by taxi.
- Railway station and the seventeenth-century Sami church within walking distance of most hotels
- Mount Dundret 5 km away, handy even without changing accommodation for those who want to ski for just half a day
- No scheduled airport bus: outside flight times a taxi must be booked
- The centre is small and there are few restaurants open in the evening outside the hotels themselves
Recommended hotels
- Grand Hotel Lapland Right in front of the railway station, in the heart of Gällivare and 5 minutes on foot from the Sami church; buffet breakfast noted as a strong point by guests, spa and gym included. View availability
- Scandic Gällivare Formerly Liza Hotell, taken over by Scandic in 2016; 7 minutes on foot from the station and 6 minutes by car from Mount Dundret, with in-house spa and gym. View availability
Mount Dundret
About 5 km from central Gällivare and 13 km from the airport (15 minutes by car); there are no scheduled connections, you need your own car or a taxi.
Best for: Those who ski and don't want to move away from the slopes, accepting staying outside the centre with fewer amenities close by.
- Ski slopes about 250 metres from some cabins, handy for those who want to ski at the first rays of polar sunlight
- Valley views and a private sauna included in several properties
- No restaurant or shop within walking distance: for dinner you go back to the centre or cook in the cabin
- An area reachable only by car or taxi, no scheduled bus towards the airport or the station
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, very modest in size, handles approximately 7 weekly flights to Stockholm-Arlanda and Kramfors-Sollefteå.
Those departing by air should arrive 1.5-2 hours in advance.
Map of Gällivare Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Gällivare a mining town?
Yes, a historic mining centre in Swedish Lapland, near one of the largest underground iron mines in the world.
Q. Is Gällivare a gateway to Sami culture?
Yes, the area around Gällivare has been Sami land for centuries, with an economy still linked to reindeer herding: the town is also a base for reaching the UNESCO natural heritage area of Laponia, south of the town.
Q. Are flights to Gällivare frequent?
No, about 7 flights a week to Stockholm-Arlanda and Kramfors-Sollefteå: always check updated schedules.
Q. Is there a train near the airport?
Gällivare is served by the Malmbanan, the historic iron ore railway line, although it isn't directly connected to the airport.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights