Hammerfest Airport serves the city claiming to be the world's northernmost with city status, about 4 km from the center.
Today Hammerfest is an important hub for the Barents Sea's liquefied natural gas industry, as well as a departure point for the remotest Arctic.
How to get to Hammerfest Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to HFT
Parking near Hammerfest Airport
The parking is small and is located right opposite the terminal.
Rates are in line with Norwegian standards.
How to get to Hammerfest from HFT
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Car rental at Hammerfest Airport
Well-known car rental companies operate with counters in the arrivals area.
In addition to a driver's license, passport, and credit card, in winter the vehicle typically includes snow tires.
Hotels near Hammerfest Airport
Central Hammerfest
5-10 minutes by taxi or local bus from the airport, about 4 km; several hotels in the centre offer a connection on request.
Best for: Practically every stay: it's the only area with real hotels close to the airport.
- Harbour, the Reconstruction Museum and restaurants within walking distance
- A choice between budget and branded hotels, all within a few streets of each other
- No dedicated public airport shuttle: you use a taxi or the city bus
- In winter the centre closes early, with few dinner options after 21:00
Recommended hotels
- Thon Hotel Hammerfest Right across from the harbour, in central Hammerfest, with views over the Sørøysundet strait; about 3 km from the airport. View availability
- Smarthotel Hammerfest A budget hotel in the centre, next to the arctic cultural centre, with a restaurant and terrace on the waterfront; 164 rooms spread over 8 floors. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal is modest in size, with some traffic linked to the liquefied natural gas industry.
The recommended advance time for flights is 1.5-2 hours.
Map of Hammerfest Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Hammerfest really the world's northernmost city?
It claims this title with "city" status, even though smaller settlements are geographically located even further north: a detail of local pride often mentioned by residents.
Q. Why is Hammerfest linked to natural gas?
It hosts major processing plants for liquefied natural gas extracted from the Barents Sea, with airport traffic partly linked to this sector.
Q. Do flights to Hammerfest often suffer weather delays?
Cancellations aren't too rare in winter due to strong wind or fog, conditions typical of this part of Finnmark: if the connection is crucial, it's best to avoid booking the last available flight of the day.
Q. Is Hammerfest a good starting point for the Arctic?
Yes, it's among the most remote and northerly towns easily reachable by plane, a gateway to an Arctic that's still less touristy than Tromsø.
Flight board
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