Kalmar Öland Airport serves the historic city of Kalmar on Sweden's eastern coast and the nearby island of Öland, a renowned summer beach destination.
Gateway to Kalmar Castle and the bridge connecting the mainland to Öland island.
How to get to Kalmar Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to KLR
Parking near Kalmar Airport
In front of the terminal there is a small parking lot available for passengers.
Rates follow customary standards for the region.
How to get to Kalmar from KLR
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Kalmar Airport
Some rental car companies have desks in the arrivals area, widely used for exploring the island of Öland.
For those arriving from the EU, a national driver's license is sufficient, along with a passport and credit card.
Hotels near Kalmar Airport
Historic centre of Kalmar
Flygbuss from the airport in about 10 minutes (50 SEK), with departures coordinated with flight arrivals; by taxi 10-15 minutes.
Best for: Those who want the castle, the seventeenth-century citadel and restaurants a few steps from the hotel, with the Flygbuss arriving right in the centre.
- Stortorget, the citadel and the harbour are within walking distance of almost all the hotels in the centre
- Kalmar central station, a few minutes' walk from the Stortorget hotels, also serves trains to Växjö and Stockholm
- The Flygbuss doesn't always run for the very first morning flights: in that case a taxi booked in advance is needed
- Scarce parking, often paid, on the historic centre's streets
Recommended hotels
- ProfilHotels Calmar Stadshotell An Art Nouveau building right on Stortorget, the main square, three minutes on foot from the central station; spa area with sauna and whirlpool, breakfast served in the first-floor winter garden. View availability
- Slottshotellet An 1864 country hotel amid eighteenth- and nineteenth-century villas, three minutes on foot from Kalmar Castle and opposite the art museum; rooms furnished with antique furniture and wooden floors. View availability
On the E22, between airport and city
Dragonvägen is on the E22: 5 minutes by car from both the airport and Kalmar's central station.
Best for: Those travelling by car, with a dawn flight or arriving late at night, who prefer not to depend on the Flygbuss.
- The same transfer time to both the airport and the city centre, handy for those who need to move both ways
- Free parking and an indoor pool with sauna, handy for those arriving late in the evening
- An area of warehouses and arterial roads: for dinner or a walk you need a car or a taxi into the centre
- No shop or restaurant within walking distance beyond those of the hotel
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, modest in size, handles seasonal traffic linked to Öland's summer tourism.
Those traveling by air should allow 2 hours' notice.
Map of Kalmar Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Kalmar close to the island of Öland?
Yes, the island, a celebrated summer seaside destination, is linked to the mainland by a bridge just minutes from Kalmar.
Q. What can you visit in Kalmar?
The famous Kalmar Castle, one of the best preserved in Sweden, among the city's main attractions.
Q. Is it worth renting a car for Öland?
Yes, widely used to comfortably explore the island, especially in summer.
Q. Does the airport have seasonal traffic?
Yes, particularly linked to summer tourism on the island of Öland.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights