Kristiansund Airport, Kvernberget: where to stay, areas and…

Kvernberget airport stands on the island of Nordlandet, just 8 km from central Kristiansund: a taxi links the two areas in 10-15 minutes along the RV 70, the main road into town. Kristiansund is split across several islands connected by bridges and the Atlanterhavstunnelen underwater tunnel, but for those arriving by plane the distance matters little: the centre remains the most convenient choice in almost all cases. Staying at Nordlandet, near the runway, makes sense only for a dawn flight or a late-night return, when every minute of transfer weighs heavily.

Nordlandet, near the airport

Airport area · The property is the closest place to stay to Kvernberget terminal, reachable in a few minutes on foot or by car.

Best for: Very early morning flights or late-night arrivals, when you'd rather not cross the city to reach your bed.

Pros

No transfer to organise for the most inconvenient flights
Free private parking, handy for those leaving the car during a longer trip

Cons

Around there is only the Nordlandet airport area: for dinner or evening life you still need a car or a taxi to Kirkelandet
A simple motel/aparthotel-style property, not a real city hotel

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Kristiansund Airport Motell: The closest property to Kvernberget terminal, with free private parking, a shared kitchen and a small garden: designed for those who just need to sleep between flights.

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Kirkelandet, central Kristiansund

City centre · Taxi Kristiansund takes 10-15 minutes from the centre to Kvernberget airport along the RV 70; booking recommended during peak hours.

Best for: Those who want the waterfront, the fish restaurants and the historic centre of the 'Atlantic city', accepting a 10-15 minute taxi ride to the airport.

Pros

Harbour, fish restaurants and the historic centre of Kirkelandet within walking distance of the hotels
More choice across different price ranges, from the budget motel to the conference hotel

Cons

You still need a taxi for the airport: there is no dedicated shuttle
Kristiansund is split across several islands, so some parts of the city remain a few minutes by bus even from the centre

Recommended hotels in this area

Thon Hotel Kristiansund: On Fiskergata, in the oldest part of the city and right on the sea: most of the 91 rooms have a water view, with a restaurant looking towards central Kristiansund.
Quality Hotel Grand Kristiansund: A building from 1942 renovated in 2010, with 158 rooms across 7 floors near the bus station and the harbour; connected to a shopping centre and with a golf club as part of the conference facilities.
Scandic Kristiansund: A seaside hotel built in 1987 and renovated in 2006, connected to a shopping centre in the heart of Kirkelandet; Kirkelandet church is about 8 minutes on foot.

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