Visby Airport serves the island of Gotland, a renowned summer destination in the Baltic Sea with the historic medieval city of Visby, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Located just minutes from the historic centre, one of the closest in Sweden.
How to get to Visby Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to VBY
Parking near Visby Airport
The parking in front of the terminal is of reduced size.
Rates are consistent with the standards of an island tourist destination.
How to get to Visby from VBY
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Visby Airport
Major car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, widely used for exploring the island of Gotland.
Those arriving from the European Union do not need an IDP: a driver's license, passport, and credit card are sufficient.
Hotels near Visby Airport
Visby's walled centre
Bus line 1 from the airport in about 7 minutes; the Flygbussarna in 15-20 minutes (35 kronor); taxi in 5-10 minutes (200-250 kronor) for the 4.4 km distance.
Best for: Those who want to sleep inside the thirteenth-century medieval walls, among stone alleys and the ruins of Hanseatic churches, just minutes from the airport.
- You sleep inside the thirteenth-century walls, just steps from the harbour and the ruins of the medieval churches
- Among the shortest transfers on the whole list: 5-10 minutes by taxi from the airport
- Narrow, often pedestrian alleys: parking a rental car near the hotel is not always simple
- In summer the historic centre is very crowded with tourists and cruise passengers during the day
Recommended hotels
- Clarion Hotel Wisby 212 rooms spread across several historic buildings inside the walls, on Strandgatan, just steps from the small harbour; indoor pool, spa and sauna. View availability
- Best Western Strand Hotel A former Visby brewery turned into a hotel in 1982, now with 124 rooms; also inside the walls, near the sea, on Strandgatan. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, of modest size, handles strongly seasonal traffic linked to summer tourism on the island.
An advance of 2 hours is the recommended norm for flights.
Map of Visby Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Visby's historic centre a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes, the fortified medieval town is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site, among the best preserved in Northern Europe.
Q. Besides flying, can you also reach Gotland by ferry?
Yes, the Destination Gotland ferries connect the island to the port of Nynäshamn, near Stockholm, and to Oskarshamn on the east coast: a slower alternative but often chosen by those travelling with a car or wanting to enjoy the Baltic Sea crossing.
Q. How is public transport from the airport changing in 2026?
From summer 2026 Flygbussarna no longer operates on this route: check the new regional service funded by Region Gotland or the seasonal Gotlandsbuss shuttles (12 June-16 August).
Q. Is Gotland a very touristy destination in summer?
Yes, it's among Sweden's most popular summer destinations, with strongly seasonal airport traffic.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights