Kristiansand Airport, located at Kjevik, serves the main city on southern Norway's coast, known as the country's 'summer gateway' for its beaches and relatively mild climate.
It is a popular departure point for exploring the region's distinctive white wooden coastal towns of Sørlandet.
How to get to Kristiansand Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to KRS
Parking near Kristiansand Airport
The parking, on multiple levels, is located beside the terminal.
Rates are in line with Norwegian standards.
How to get to Kristiansand from KRS
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Kristiansand Airport
Major car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the small towns of the Sørlandet coast.
Keep your driver's license, passport, and credit card handy.
Hotels near Kristiansand Airport
Dyreparken
About 10 minutes by car from Kjevik terminal; central Kristiansand is 15 minutes away, also served by the Flybussen.
Best for: Families visiting Dyreparken and those with a very early flight who prefer to stay close to Kjevik terminal.
- Dyreparken, Norway's largest zoo and theme park, is right next door
- The Sørlandssenteret shopping centre, the country's largest, is a short walk away
- A residential and commercial area, without the waterfront or the bars of the historic centre
- You still need the Flybussen or a car to reach central Kristiansand
Recommended hotels
- Scandic Sørlandet Right next to Dyreparken and the Sørlandssenteret shopping centre, about 10 minutes from Kjevik terminal; one of the region's largest conference hotels. View availability
- New and bright studio near Kristiansand Zoo and Kjevik airport Studio flat in a residential area a few minutes from the terminal and Dyreparken, designed for those who just need to sleep before a morning flight. View availability
Central Kristiansand
15-20 minutes by car or taxi from Kjevik terminal; the Flybussen stops in the centre but mainly follows the schedules of flights to Oslo.
Best for: Those who want the waterfront and nightlife of Kristiansand, with Markens gate and the harbour within walking distance of the hotel.
- Markens gate, the pedestrian shopping street, and the harbour are reachable on foot
- Bystranda beach and the Aquarama water park are on the waterfront
- On international flights the Flybussen is not always synced with the schedule: sometimes a taxi is needed
- On summer weekends the waterfront and bars are very busy
Recommended hotels
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Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for the strong summer tourist traffic toward the southern coast.
To avoid delays, it's best to arrive 2 hours early for flights.
Map of Kristiansand Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Kristiansand called Norway's 'summer gateway'?
For its relatively mild climate and the beaches of the southern coast (Sørlandet), which make it one of the most popular beach destinations among Norwegians themselves during summer.
Q. Is it worth visiting Kristiansand in high season?
Yes, but book accommodation in advance, since July and August are the months of peak tourist influx to the southern coast.
Q. What are the white towns of Sørlandet?
Small coastal settlements characterized by wooden houses traditionally painted white, typical of the architecture of Norway's southern coast.
Q. Can I continue by ferry from Kristiansand to Denmark?
Yes, the city's port has regular connections to Hirtshals: a flight-plus-ferry combination used by those traveling to central Europe without going through Oslo.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
