Skellefteå Airport serves the city of the same name in northern Sweden, an important mining and industrial center, as well as an emerging hub for electric batteries.
Direct connection with Kiruna, operated twice daily by SAS.
How to get to Skellefteå Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to SFT
Parking near Skellefteå Airport
The parking lot is small and located directly in front of the terminal.
Rates are standard for an airport in this area.
How to get to Skellefteå from SFT
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Skellefteå Airport
Only some car rental operators are present in the arrivals area.
A driving license, passport, and credit card are sufficient for EU citizens, without needing an IDP.
Hotels near Skellefteå Airport
Central Skellefteå, on the river
About 15 km from the terminal: 20-25 minutes by taxi (320-450 SEK) or with the airport shuttle.
Best for: Those who want the main square, the river and the centre's restaurants within walking distance, with the chance to sleep in Skellefteå's tallest wooden tower.
- Möjligheternas Torg square, the river and the city theatre within walking distance of the centre's hotels
- The Wood Hotel, in the 75-metre tower of the Sara Cultural Centre, has become the city's new landmark
- 15 km from the airport is not a little: for the very earliest morning flights it's still worth booking the taxi the evening before
- Outside the historic centre the city is designed for cars, little to do on foot beyond the central core
Recommended hotels
- The Wood Hotel by Elite Occupies the tower of the Sara Cultural Centre, 75 metres of wood that made Skellefteå an international architectural case; 205 rooms, spa with outdoor pool and rooftop bar with views over the city and the river. View availability
- Best Western Malmia Hotel Right on the main square Möjligheternas Torg, 5 minutes on foot from the theatre and the riverside; free sauna and terrace, affiliated gym 200 metres away. View availability
- Scandic Skellefteå On Kanalgatan, 5 minutes on foot from the Citykompaniet shopping centre and the Skellefteälven river; city museum 1.4 km away, golf course 7 minutes by car. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, modestly sized, handles domestic connections, including Kiruna, with growing business traffic.
An advance of 2 hours is the recommended standard for flights.
Map of Skellefteå Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Skellefteå linked to battery production?
Yes, it has become an emerging hub for electric battery production in Europe, with growing business traffic linked to this sector.
Q. Is there a direct flight to Kiruna from Skellefteå?
Yes, operated twice a day by SAS.
Q. How far is central Skellefteå from the airport?
About 15-17 km, a 20-25 minute taxi or bus ride.
Q. Is Skellefteå a mining centre?
Yes, historically an important mining and industrial centre in northern Sweden.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights