Haugesund Airport, located on the island of Karmøy, serves the birthplace city of unified Norway, where King Harald Fairhair consolidated the country in 872.
It is a good access point to the western islands and hosts an important international film festival each summer.
How to get to Haugesund Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to HAU
Parking near Haugesund Airport
The parking, not large, is positioned in front of the terminal.
Rates are in line with Norwegian standards.
How to get to Karmøy from HAU
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Haugesund Airport
Major car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the western islands of the region.
For car rental, a driver's license, passport, and credit card are sufficient.
Hotels near Haugesund Airport
Near the airport
A few minutes by car from the terminal; since the Flybussen was cancelled, it's best to have your own car or a taxi booked in advance.
Best for: Early-morning flights or night-time arrivals, when you want to stay a few minutes from the terminal without going through central Haugesund.
- Garden and free private parking, handy for those travelling by car
- A few minutes from the terminal, handy for the day's earliest flights
- Without the Flybussen, those without their own car need to arrange a taxi in advance
- A residential area on the island of Karmøy, far from the restaurants of central Haugesund
Haugesund
15-20 minutes by car or taxi from the terminal, after the Flybussen was cancelled in October 2024; the local Kolumbus buses require a change and a stretch on foot or by taxi.
Best for: Those who want the waterfront and pedestrian centre of Haugesund, 15-20 minutes from the terminal.
- Waterfront, town hall and pedestrian shopping streets within walking distance
- More restaurants and evening bars than in the airport area
- Without your own car the transfer from the terminal requires a taxi booked in advance
- Haugesund is a small town: nightlife is concentrated in a few streets
Recommended hotels
- Radisson Hotel Haugesund On the seafront a few minutes from the town hall, with an indoor pool and sauna; most rooms have an ocean view. View availability
- Clarion Collection Hotel Banken Housed in a former bank headquarters in central Haugesund, less than 10 minutes on foot from the town hall and the pedestrian waterfront. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is modest in size, with increased traffic during the summer film festival.
Departing passengers should arrive 2 hours early for flights.
Map of Haugesund Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Haugesund considered the cradle of Norway?
According to tradition, it was here that King Harald Fairhair first unified the country into a single kingdom in 872, an event still commemorated in the region today.
Q. Does Haugesund host a film festival?
Yes, every summer the city hosts a major Norwegian film festival, with a strong increase in airport traffic during the event.
Q. Why do taxi prices vary so much?
As in much of Norway, fares progressively increase in the evening, at night and on weekends compared to the standard daytime rate.
Q. Is Haugesund tied to the oil industry like Stavanger?
To a much lesser extent: the airport has some offshore-related charter traffic, but remains more focused on scheduled flights to Oslo and Bergen than Stavanger, which is far more specialized in this segment.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
