Mehamn Airport - Flight Information and Guide (MEH)

Mehamn Airport serves a small fishing town on the Nordkinn peninsula, mainland Europe's northernmost point, 1-2 km from the center.

It is among Norway's most remote airfields, with flights operated as part of the state-subsidized regional connectivity system.

Content verified on 04/09/2026

Official source: avinor.no/en/airport/mehamn-airport

How to get to Mehamn Airport

Mehamn town center is 1-2 km from the airport: transfer takes just a few minutes by taxi.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the city center of Mehamn in just a few minutes.

By Train

The airport is not connected to the railway network.

By Bus

A local bus is available timed with flight schedules.

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Tips Given the very small size of the town, it is recommended to organize the transfer in advance, especially for flights with less frequent schedules.

Average travel time to MEH

TrainNot available

Shuttle busLimited service (coordinated with flights)

Taxi / Private hireA few minutes (150-250 NOK)

Parking near Mehamn Airport

In front of the terminal is a small parking lot for passengers.

Rates are in line with Norwegian standards.

How to get to Mehamn from MEH

By Train

No rail service is available to the airport.

By Bus

Local buses are available timed to match flight schedules.

By Taxi

Taxis charge approximately 150-250 NOK for the short trip to the city center.

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Car rental at Mehamn Airport

Car rental companies present are few, consistent with the airport's traffic volume.

Beyond a driver's license, passport, and credit card, in winter season the vehicle generally includes snow tires.

Hotels near Mehamn Airport

Mehamn is a small fishing village at the tip of the Nordkinn peninsula, close to the northernmost point of mainland Norway, connected by almost daily Widerøe flights. There is only one real hotel in the village, a few minutes from the airport: there is nothing else to choose, and there is no bus, only a taxi or the hotel's transfer on request.

City centre

Central Mehamn

About 2 km from the airport, 5 minutes by taxi or with the hotel's transfer on request; there is no bus service.

Best for: The village's only base, handy for those passing through towards Cape Nordkinn or the Hurtigruten coastal cruises.

Pros

An in-house restaurant open late, handy given the scarcity of alternatives in the village
Staff described as kind and helpful in reviews

Cons

Simple, small rooms according to several recent reviews
Outside the hotel the village offers very little: almost no other restaurant open in low season

Recommended hotels

Mehamn Arctic Hotel Mehamn's only hotel, a few minutes from the airport and about 6 minutes on foot from the village chapel; restaurant with local cuisine open late. View availability

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Airport services

The airport serves Mehamn, a fishing town on the Nordkinn Peninsula, the northernmost point of continental Europe.

Shopping & Duty Free

The airport does not have a duty-free area, given its small size.

Lounges & relaxation

No dedicated VIP lounges are present.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi covers the main public areas of the airport.

Families & Children

Services for travelers with children are minimal, proportional to the terminal's size.

Terminal guide

The terminal is extremely modest in size, among the smallest and most remote in the Norwegian network.

It is best not to take chances: 1.5 hours notice before flights is the safest choice.

Map of Mehamn Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Why is the Nordkinn Peninsula geographically significant?

It is considered the northernmost point of mainland continental Europe, a detail sometimes disputed with the more famous North Cape, which actually sits on an island connected by a tunnel.

Q. Does Mehamn airport have many flights?

No, it is among the most remote airports in the Norwegian network, with connections run under the state-subsidised regional route system that guarantees access for the most isolated communities.

Q. Is mobile phone signal reliable in Mehamn?

Generally yes with the main Norwegian carriers, but in this remote area of eastern Finnmark coverage can thin out along the more isolated roads of the Nordkinn Peninsula.