Molde Airport serves the city known as the 'city of roses' and home to the world's oldest jazz festival, on the shores of the Romsdalsfjord.
Molde offers spectacular views of over 200 mountain peaks visible from the city on clear days.
How to get to Molde Airport
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By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to MOL
Parking near Molde Airport
A small parking area is located opposite the terminal building.
Rates are in line with Norwegian standards.
How to get to Molde from MOL
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Car rental at Molde Airport
Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the Atlantic Ocean Road and the fjord region.
The required documents are a driver's license, passport, and credit card.
Hotels near Molde Airport
Central Molde
Taxi Molde links the centre to Årø airport in about 10 minutes; there is no dedicated shuttle, but rides are available at the arrival of every flight or on call.
Best for: Any reason for travelling: in Molde the centre is the only real option, convenient both for city life and for the taxi back to the airport.
- A compact centre: piers, shops and restaurants are all within walking distance in a few minutes
- Direct taxis available at any time, without the waits typical of big cities
- No organised airport shuttle: outside flight times you need to call a taxi
- The hotels with the best fjord views are near the city stadium, 10-15 minutes on foot from the shopping street
Recommended hotels
- Scandic Seilet Hotel A sail-shaped tower set into the fjord next to Molde's stadium, over 80 metres tall and the city's tallest building: indoor pool, fitness centre and spa, with the upper-floor rooms looking out over the 222 peaks of the Molde panorama. View availability
- Thon Hotel Moldefjord On Storgata, in the heart of Molde and a short walk from the Storkaia pier where the Hurtigruten ships dock; the fjord-facing rooms look towards the 222 peaks of the city panorama. View availability
- Scandic Alexandra Molde A hotel opened in 1883 and taken over by Scandic in 2023, right in the city centre; 120 of the 165 rooms have a balcony over the fjord, while the old lounges called 'Stuene' preserve their period furnishings and host breakfast. View availability
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Terminal guide
The terminal is modest in size, with a sharp traffic increase during Moldejazz.
Those departing on flights should plan to arrive 2 hours in advance.
Map of Molde Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is Moldejazz?
The oldest jazz festival in the world, running since 1961, which every year in late July turns Molde into a stage with around 120 concerts and over 500 artists, drawing about 60,000 visitors.
Q. Why is Molde called the 'town of roses'?
For the large number of roses grown in the city's public and private gardens, favoured by the area's relatively mild microclimate.
Q. How many mountains can you see from Molde?
The city is famous for its panorama of over 200 peaks, visible on clear days from the city's waterfront.
Q. Is it worth renting a car in Molde to visit the Atlantic Ocean Road?
Yes, it's the most convenient option: the famous scenic road crossing the islets over the ocean lies some distance from the city and isn't served by dedicated buses from the airport.
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