Kristiansand Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Kjevik is about 16 km from central Kristiansand: the Flybussen links the airport and the city in about 28 minutes, but it mainly follows the schedules of flights to Oslo, so on other routes a taxi is often more practical. The Dyreparken area, Norway's largest zoo and theme park, lies halfway and is handy for those who want to stay close to the terminal; the historic centre on the waterfront remains the best choice for those with a free evening.

Dyreparken

Airport area · About 10 minutes by car from Kjevik terminal; central Kristiansand is 15 minutes away, also served by the Flybussen.

Best for: Families visiting Dyreparken and those with a very early flight who prefer to stay close to Kjevik terminal.

Pros

Dyreparken, Norway's largest zoo and theme park, is right next door
The Sørlandssenteret shopping centre, the country's largest, is a short walk away

Cons

A residential and commercial area, without the waterfront or the bars of the historic centre
You still need the Flybussen or a car to reach central Kristiansand

Recommended hotels in this area

Scandic Sørlandet: Right next to Dyreparken and the Sørlandssenteret shopping centre, about 10 minutes from Kjevik terminal; one of the region's largest conference hotels.
New and bright studio near Kristiansand Zoo and Kjevik airport: Studio flat in a residential area a few minutes from the terminal and Dyreparken, designed for those who just need to sleep before a morning flight.

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Central Kristiansand

City centre · 15-20 minutes by car or taxi from Kjevik terminal; the Flybussen stops in the centre but mainly follows the schedules of flights to Oslo.

Best for: Those who want the waterfront and nightlife of Kristiansand, with Markens gate and the harbour within walking distance of the hotel.

Pros

Markens gate, the pedestrian shopping street, and the harbour are reachable on foot
Bystranda beach and the Aquarama water park are on the waterfront

Cons

On international flights the Flybussen is not always synced with the schedule: sometimes a taxi is needed
On summer weekends the waterfront and bars are very busy

Recommended hotels in this area

Clarion Hotel Ernst: A few metres from Markens gate, the pedestrian shopping street in the heart of the city.
Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda: On Bystranda beach, internally connected to the Aquarama water park.

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