Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport (Sundsvall-Timrå) serves both cities in central-northern Sweden, located approximately 21 km north of Sundsvall and 32 km south of Härnösand.
Gateway to the High Coast (Höga Kusten), a UNESCO natural heritage site.
How to get to Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SDL
Parking near Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport
A parking area of modest size is located in front of the terminal building.
Rates do not deviate from those typical of the region.
How to get to Sundsvall from SDL
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport
Some rental car companies have desks in the arrivals area, widely used for exploring the High Coast.
Those with EU citizenship do not need an International Driving Permit: a driver's license, passport, and credit card are sufficient.
Hotels near Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport
Central Sundsvall
Flygbussarna from the airport in about 30 minutes (120-150 kronor), with departures tied to flight times; taxi in 20-25 minutes for the 21 km.
Best for: Those who want the widest choice of restaurants and hotels, with the Flygbussarna reaching the centre in about 30 minutes.
- Central station and shops within walking distance of the centre's hotels
- More choice of restaurants and evening venues than Härnösand
- The Flygbussarna follows flight times: outside that window only a taxi is left
- 21 km from the airport, more than a simple urban transfer
Recommended hotels
- Elite Hotel Knaust A nineteenth-century building in the heart of Sundsvall, 8 minutes on foot from the central station; free sauna and fitness room, breakfast served in the historic Spegelsalen. View availability
- Clarion Hotel Sundsvall In the Norrmalm district, next to the Selångersån river and a few minutes from the central station; heated outdoor pool, sauna and gym in the Elements spa. View availability
Central Härnösand
About 32 km from the airport: taxi in about 30 minutes for 180 kronor, public transport in about 45 minutes; no direct Flygbussarna on this route.
Best for: Those aiming for the city of Härnösand or the nearby Höga Kusten coast, who accept a longer transfer from the airport, with no dedicated bus.
- Cathedral, Stora Torget and the Kanaludden waterfront within walking distance of the centre's hotels
- A convenient base for the Höga Kusten coast, closer from here than from Sundsvall
- No direct bus from the airport: the choice is between a taxi and public transport with changes
- Fewer restaurants and evening venues than Sundsvall
Recommended hotels
- Hernö Gin Hotell Opens in February 2025 on Kanaludden, on the waterfront 5 minutes on foot from the Cathedral and Stora Torget; 122 rooms and the in-house Stillery spa. The name echoes the Hernö Gin brand, whose actual distillery is about 15 minutes away by car. View availability
- First Hotel Stadt A harbourside hotel on Skeppsbron, under 300 metres from Stora Torget and 5 minutes on foot from Härnösand's station; sauna, gym and buffet breakfast included. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
Domestic connections and some European routes are handled by this modest terminal.
Better not to risk it: 2 hours' advance is the safest choice for flights.
Map of Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the High Coast (Höga Kusten)?
A stretch of coastline with UNESCO natural heritage status, known for its unique geology caused by post-glacial rebound, reachable by car from the airport.
Q. Does the airport serve both Sundsvall and Härnösand?
Yes, it's located between the two cities, about 21 km from Sundsvall and 32 km from Härnösand.
Q. Do you need to watch out for moose on the road around Sundsvall?
Yes, as in much of rural Sweden, moose often cross the roads at dusk and in autumn during the rutting season: anyone renting a car at the airport to explore the High Coast hinterland should drive carefully during those hours.
Q. Are there trains to Sundsvall from the airport?
Not directly, but Sundsvall is an important railway hub served by Norrtåg trains towards Östersund and Trondheim.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights