Kiruna Airport is the main air gateway to northern Swedish Lapland, with direct flights from Stockholm-Arlanda of approximately 1.5 hours.
Departure point for the famous ICEHOTEL, Abisko National Park and northern lights observation in winter.
How to get to Kiruna Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to KRN
Parking near Kiruna Airport
A parking area of modest size is located in front of the terminal.
Rates are consistent with the standards of an Arctic tourist destination.
How to get to Kiruna from KRN
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Kiruna Airport
Major car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, widely used for exploring Lapland.
Bring your license, passport, and credit card; EU citizens do not need an International Driving Permit. In winter, experience driving on snow and ice is required.
Hotels near Kiruna Airport
Central Kiruna
The airport is about 10 km away: a taxi takes 15 minutes (around 400 SEK), the Flygbussarna bus 20-25 minutes with stops in the centre.
Best for: Those who want restaurants, shops and the new town hall within walking distance, with the airport bus convenient and no need to depend on a taxi.
- Town hall, church and the new centre's restaurants within walking distance of most hotels
- Airport bus with a direct stop, handy for those who don't want to book a taxi
- The centre has been rebuilt in recent years because of the city's relocation due to the mine's expansion: few historic buildings around the hotels
- In the darkest and coldest months, walking in the evening is uncomfortable, better to check the exact distance from the chosen hotel
Recommended hotels
- Elite Hotel Frost - Hotel & Spa Opened in 2025 on Torggatan, 5 minutes from the church and the town hall; 154 rooms, two restaurants (including a The Bishops Arms) and the Vana Spa on the top floor with a panoramic indoor and outdoor pool. View availability
- Scandic Kiruna On the town hall square, in the heart of the new city; a panoramic bar on the twelfth floor and a sauna with city views, among the features most mentioned by guests. View availability
- Hotel E-10 by First On Lastvägen, 8 minutes by car from the airport and 5 from the centre, next to the golf course; free sauna and buffet breakfast included, handy as a mid-range option. View availability
Lapland countryside around Kiruna
Camp Ripan is 10 minutes by car from central Kiruna; Aurora Camp, in the village of Kurravaara on the Torne river, is about 12-15 km away, reachable by your own car or with a transfer organised by the property.
Best for: Those looking for an isolated cabin to chase the northern lights, away from the city's lights, who accept needing a car or an organised transfer.
- Dark skies far from the new centre's lighting, among the best conditions in the area for seeing the northern lights
- Sauna and traditional Sami cuisine included in the experience, not just a bed for the night
- Without your own car an organised transfer or a taxi is needed, with extra costs compared with a hotel in the centre
- Some Aurora Camp cabins have no running water: the type of accommodation must be checked at the time of booking
Recommended hotels
- Camp Ripan Chalet-style cabins spread across three buildings on Campingvägen, 10 minutes from the centre; restaurant with seasonal Sami cuisine, Aurora Spa with a paid sauna and ski trails right outside the door. View availability
- Aurora Camp Kiruna In the village of Kurravaara on the Torne river, about 12-15 km from the centre: private cabins and glass huts, sauna and a private jetty for canoeing and fishing in summer, snowmobiles and huskies in winter. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, the main gateway to Swedish Lapland, handles tourist traffic heavily tied to the arctic winter season.
It is wise to arrive with a 2-hour margin for flights.
Map of Kiruna Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Kiruna the gateway to the ICEHOTEL?
Yes, the famous ice hotel, rebuilt every winter, is located near Kiruna, reachable from the airport.
Q. How long is the flight from Stockholm to Kiruna?
About 1.5 hours, with Kiruna being the main air gateway to northern Swedish Lapland.
Q. What changes from October 2026?
SAS is introducing late evening flights from Stockholm and early morning departures to Stockholm, allowing travellers arriving from abroad to avoid overnight stays in the capital.
Q. Can you see the northern lights from Kiruna?
Yes, it's one of the most renowned destinations in the world for viewing the northern lights in winter.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
