Haugesund Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Haugesund Airport is on the island of Karmøy, about 14 km from the city centre and linked by a bridge; since October 2024 the Flybussen that used to run into the centre has been cancelled, so today a rental car or a taxi booked in advance (15-20 minutes) is the way to go. Central Haugesund, with its pedestrian waterfront, remains the most practical choice for those with free time; those who want to stay a few minutes from the terminal can instead opt for one of the apartments near the airport, on the same island of Karmøy.

Near the airport

Airport area · A few minutes by car from the terminal; since the Flybussen was cancelled, it's best to have your own car or a taxi booked in advance.

Best for: Early-morning flights or night-time arrivals, when you want to stay a few minutes from the terminal without going through central Haugesund.

Pros

Garden and free private parking, handy for those travelling by car
A few minutes from the terminal, handy for the day's earliest flights

Cons

Without the Flybussen, those without their own car need to arrange a taxi in advance
A residential area on the island of Karmøy, far from the restaurants of central Haugesund

Recommended hotels in this area

Close to Karmøy and Haugesund airport: Apartment with garden and barbecue a few minutes from the terminal, on the island of Karmøy; free private parking included.

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Haugesund

City centre · 15-20 minutes by car or taxi from the terminal, after the Flybussen was cancelled in October 2024; the local Kolumbus buses require a change and a stretch on foot or by taxi.

Best for: Those who want the waterfront and pedestrian centre of Haugesund, 15-20 minutes from the terminal.

Pros

Waterfront, town hall and pedestrian shopping streets within walking distance
More restaurants and evening bars than in the airport area

Cons

Without your own car the transfer from the terminal requires a taxi booked in advance
Haugesund is a small town: nightlife is concentrated in a few streets

Recommended hotels in this area

Radisson Hotel Haugesund: On the seafront a few minutes from the town hall, with an indoor pool and sauna; most rooms have an ocean view.
Clarion Collection Hotel Banken: Housed in a former bank headquarters in central Haugesund, less than 10 minutes on foot from the town hall and the pedestrian waterfront.

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