Bergen Airport, Flesland: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

The Bybanen, Bergen's light rail line, links Flesland terminal to the centre in about 43 minutes with no changes, with a departure every 10-15 minutes and a ticket costing 51 NOK; by taxi the journey drops to 20-25 minutes. Bryggen harbour and the historic centre remain the most complete choice for those with a free evening, but hotels right at Flesland come in handy for short layovers or early-morning flights, when you'd rather not depend on the tram.

Flesland

Airport area · Both hotels are a few minutes on foot or a short shuttle ride from the terminal; the Bybanen station for the centre is right next door.

Best for: Short layovers and evening departures or arrivals, when you want to stay a short walk from the terminal without depending on the Bybanen.

Pros

Check-in is a few minutes away, even on foot in good weather
The Bybanen station for the centre is a stone's throw away, handy for those who change their mind about the evening

Cons

Around there is only the airport and a few warehouses: for dinner you stay at the hotel
The walk is unpleasant in the rain, which is frequent in this part of Norway

Recommended hotels in this area

Scandic Flesland Airport: About 800 metres from the terminal, also connected to the Bybanen station: a few minutes on foot in good weather, handy by taxi if it rains.
Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport: Directly connected to Flesland terminal, with the car park shuttle stopping right outside the hotel.

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Bryggen and the harbour

City centre · Non-stop Bybanen from the terminal in about 43 minutes, with a departure every 10-15 minutes; by taxi 20-25 minutes.

Best for: Those who want the historic Bryggen wharf, the fish market and the harbour museums within walking distance of the hotel.

Pros

Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the fish market are a short walk away
The Bybanen terminus at Byparken is a few minutes on foot from both hotels

Cons

The Bybanen ride takes more than 40 minutes, almost double the time by taxi
A very touristy area, with higher room prices in high season

Recommended hotels in this area

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen, A Verified Net Zero Hotel: Located right on the Bryggen wharf, 300 metres from the fish market; Italian restaurant and piano bar with free entry before midnight.
Clarion Hotel Admiral: A former harbour warehouse converted into a hotel, with views over Bryggen from the sea-facing rooms.

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