Tromsø Airport - Flight Information and Guide (TOS)

How to get to Tromsø Airport

Tromsø town center is approximately 5 km from the airport: transfer takes approximately 10-15 minutes by bus or taxi.

By Car

Those arriving by car reach the city center of Tromsø in approximately 10 minutes.

By Train

There is no direct rail connection with the airport.

By Bus

The Flybuss Airport Express bus connects the airport to the city centre in approximately 15 minutes, fare 125 NOK (250 NOK return); regular line buses cost only 50 NOK.

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Tips Regular buses cost less than half the dedicated Flybuss: if you're not in a hurry, they are an economical alternative to reach the center.

Average travel time to TOS

TrainNot available

Shuttle bus10-15 minutes (50-125 NOK)

Taxi / Private hire10 minutes (250-410 NOK)

Parking near Tromsø Airport

The parking, on multiple levels, is located beside the terminal.

Rates are in line with Norwegian standards.

How to get to Tromsø from TOS

By Train

Train service is not an option for reaching this airport.

By Bus

The Flybuss connects the airport to the city center in about 15 minutes (125 NOK); regular line buses cost 50 NOK.

By Taxi

Taxis charge approximately 250-410 NOK to the city center (around 10 minutes), with an additional airport fee of 20 NOK.

Airport transfers you can book in advance

Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.

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Car rental at Tromsø Airport

The main car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the Arctic surroundings of the city.

Basic documents are a driver's license, passport, and credit card; in winter, experience driving in snow and ice may be requested.

Hotels near Tromsø Airport

Tromsø-Langnes airport is on the same island as the city centre, about 5 km away: by car or with the express bus you reach the centre in 15-20 minutes, a short transfer compared with most of the region's other arctic airports. For most stays the centre is the better choice, with the cathedral, the harbour and the restaurants within easy reach and the cable car to Mount Storsteinen not far away. Those with a flight before 6 or a connection of a few hours can instead stay at Langnes, a kilometre from the terminals.

Airport area

Langnes, next to the airport

The Moxy Tromso is about 1 km from the terminal, a few minutes on foot or by car; the city centre instead remains about 40 minutes on foot or 15-20 by bus.

Best for: Early-morning departures and short layovers, when you don't want to depend on the bus into the centre.

Pros

A step from check-in, no dependence on the airport bus
Generally lower rates than the hotels in the centre

Cons

A residential area and shopping centre: for dinner you stay at the hotel
For Tromsø's evening life you still need 15-20 minutes by bus

Recommended hotels

Moxy Tromso About 1 km from the terminals, the closest to the airport among the branded hotels in Tromsø; bar and terrace with sea views, handy for those arriving late or leaving early. View availability

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City centre

Central Tromsø

10-15 minutes by car or taxi from the airport; the express buses to the airport leave from the centre with frequent departures during the day.

Best for: Those who want the city centre, the cathedral and the harbour bars within reach, with the Fjellheisen cable car nearby.

Pros

Cathedral, harbour and the Polarmuseet within walking distance
More choice of restaurants and evening bars than in Langnes

Cons

You need the bus or a taxi to get back to the airport, about 15-20 minutes
On weekends the centre is busy in the evening

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Airport services

Tromsø is the main gateway to the Norwegian Arctic, renowned for northern lights viewing and experiencing the midnight sun.

Shopping & Duty Free

The duty-free area carries Norwegian salmon, wool sweaters, and Scandinavian design products.

Lounges & relaxation

The airport has several lounges, primarily designed for business travelers.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

The free Wi-Fi network is active in every terminal zone.

Families & Children

The terminal provides play spaces for children and basic family assistance.

Terminal guide

The terminal is appropriately sized for strong seasonal tourist traffic related to aurora borealis.

The recommended advance time for flights is 2–2.5 hours.

Map of Tromsø Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. When can you see the northern lights in Tromsø?

Generally between late September and late March, with the best conditions on clear nights away from light pollution: many organised tours depart directly from the city.

Q. What is the midnight sun?

The phenomenon whereby, in summer (roughly from May to late July), the sun never sets due to the city's Arctic location, providing 24-hour natural daylight.

Q. Is the Flybuss or the regular bus better?

The regular local bus (50 NOK) is markedly cheaper than the dedicated Flybuss (125 NOK), though it takes a few minutes longer.

Q. Does Tromsø have direct flights to Svalbard?

Yes, it's the main departure point for flights to Longyearbyen, often more frequent than flying from Oslo: a useful detail when planning a combined trip deep into the Arctic.