Banak Airport serves Lakselv, a town at the head of the Porsangerfjord in the heart of Finnmark, just 1.5 km from the center.
It is an access point to the wild landscape of the Finnmarksvidda plateau and shares infrastructure with a Norwegian military base.
How to get to Banak Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to LKL
Parking near Banak Airport
A small parking area is located in front of the terminal.
Rates are in line with Norwegian standards.
How to get to Lakselv from LKL
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Banak Airport
Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the Finnmarksvidda plateau.
Basic documents are a driver's license, passport, and credit card; in winter, experience driving on snow and ice may be required.
Hotels near Banak Airport
Lakselv
1.5-2 km from the airport, 5 minutes by taxi or 15-20 on foot; the Lakselv Hotel is in the village, the Fjordutsikten about 1.3 km further east, on the fjord.
Best for: Those on a layover or staying one night before continuing to Cape North or the fishing areas of the Lakselva river.
- Minimal distances: the whole village can be explored on foot in a few minutes
- The Fjordutsikten has views over the Porsangerfjord and is a cheaper option
- Very few restaurants outside the hotels themselves: the evening choice is limited
- No public shuttle to the airport, you need a taxi or your own car even for the short distance
Recommended hotels
- Lakselv Hotel The only real hotel in the village, 1.5-2 km from the airport; 44 rooms renovated in 2005, in-house restaurant. View availability
- Fjordutsikten Camping AS Motel and campsite on the Porsangerfjord, about 1.3 km from central Lakselv; shared kitchen, laundry and fjord views described as the property's strong point. View availability
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Terminal guide
The terminal shares infrastructure with a Norwegian military base.
Those departing on flights should plan to arrive 1.5–2 hours in advance.
Map of Banak Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the Finnmarksvidda?
A vast wild plateau in inland Finnmark, traditional Sami reindeer-grazing land, with landscapes very different from the fjord-lined coast.
Q. Does Lakselv airport share facilities with the military?
Yes, with a Norwegian armed forces base, consistent with the area's strategic position.
Q. Can you take photos at Lakselv airport given the military presence?
In the civilian part of the terminal there are no particular restrictions, but it's best to avoid close-up photos of the shared air base's installations: caution around military facilities is a good rule throughout Norway.
Q. Can you reach the town centre on foot?
Yes, given the very short distance, many visitors without bulky luggage easily walk there.
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