Ørland Airport - Flight Information and Guide (OLA)

Ørland Airport, located on the Fosen peninsula, shares infrastructure with Norway's main military air base, home to F-35 fighter jets.

It is also the most convenient access point to the Norwegian Aviation Museum and the beaches of the Fosen coast.

Content verified on 04/09/2026

How to get to Ørland Airport

Ørland town center is a few kilometers from the airport: transfer takes approximately 10-15 minutes by taxi.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the city center of Ørland in approximately 10-15 minutes.

By Train

The airport is not served by any railway line.

By Bus

The public bus service is limited, and the majority of visitors choose taxi.

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Tips Due to sharing with the military base, some airport areas are subject to security restrictions: always follow the instructions of personnel.

Average travel time to OLA

TrainNot available

Shuttle busLimited service

Taxi / Private hire10-15 minutes (200-300 NOK)

Parking near Ørland Airport

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

Rates are in line with Norwegian standards.

How to get to Ørland from OLA

By Train

The airport is not connected to the rail network.

By Bus

Public transport to the airport is limited: many travelers prefer taxis.

By Taxi

Taxis charge approximately 200-300 NOK to the city center.

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Car rental at Ørland Airport

Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the Fosen Peninsula.

The required documents are a driver's license, passport, and credit card.

Hotels near Ørland Airport

Ørland's civilian terminal shares the runway with Norway's main air base, home to the F-35 fighter fleet, 1.5 km from Brekstad, the nearest town on the Fosen peninsula. It is not a tourist destination in the classic sense: those who land here do so for work linked to the base, for fishing, or to reach the rest of Fosen, and there are few lodging options, almost all simple holiday homes. The only property comparable to a real hotel is a few minutes from the terminal, designed precisely for those who just need to sleep between one commitment and the next.

Airport area

Brekstad, near the airport

About 5 minutes by car from Ørland's civilian terminal.

Best for: Those in Ørland for work, for the air base or for a connecting flight, needing nothing more than a clean bed.

Pros

The only property in the area with hotel standards, instead of the holiday homes that dominate the other local offerings
Buffet breakfast included and free private parking

Cons