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AAL Aalborg Airport

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Aalborg Airport (AAL) serves Aalborg, about 7 km northwest of Aalborg. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAAAL
ICAOEKYT
ServesAalborg
From centre7 km
Non-stop13
Airlines10
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Elevation3 m

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The airport in numbers

Aalborg Airport — facts & history

We pulled Aalborg Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.4M passengers in 2023, against a peak of 1.6M in 2018.

Passengers / year
1.4M
as of 2023
Peak traffic
1.6M
in 2018
Elevation
3 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2001–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Aalborg Airport to Aalborg

The airport is about 7 km northwest of Aalborg, about 20 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Copenhagen (CPH): metro and train straight from the terminal to the centre in ~15 min.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi. Uber doesn't operate; Bolt and Viggo (electric) do. Estimated fare to the centre: kr122–kr194.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~20 minkr122–kr194
Private transfer~20 minfixed upfront
Car rental~20 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From AAL to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Aarhus106 km112 minkr1476–kr2344
Billund158 km166 minkr2183–kr3467
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Aalborg Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr122–kr194 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Aalborg ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Aalborg Airport

Non-stop flights to about 13 destinations, operated by 10 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Norwegian Air Shuttle · Scandinavian Airlines System · DAT Danish Air Transport · Turkish Airlines · British Airways · Vueling Airlines · Iberia Airlines · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · ABSA · Alitalia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Aalborg Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Aalborg Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Aalborg shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Aalborg Airport to the centre of Aalborg?
Copenhagen (CPH): metro and train straight from the terminal to the centre in ~15 min. The airport is about 7 km northwest of Aalborg, about 20 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Aalborg Airport to Aalborg?
Roughly kr122–kr194 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Aalborg Airport?
Metered taxi. Uber doesn't operate; Bolt and Viggo (electric) do.
What's the cheapest way from Aalborg Airport to Aalborg?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Copenhagen (CPH): metro and train straight from the terminal to the centre in ~15 min.
Can I get from Aalborg Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Copenhagen (CPH): metro and train straight from the terminal to the centre in ~15 min. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Aalborg Airport?
About 13 destinations, including Billund, Oslo, Amsterdam, Copenhagen. 10 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Aalborg Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Aalborg Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Aalborg Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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