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AAR Aarhus Airport

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Aarhus Airport (AAR) serves Aarhus, about 30 km northeast of Aarhus. 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.

IATAAAR
ICAOEKAH
ServesAarhus
From centre30 km
Non-stop8
Airlines3
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Elevation25 m

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The airport in numbers

Aarhus Airport — facts & history

We pulled Aarhus Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 418,930 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 654,916 in 2001.

Passengers / year
418,930
as of 2022
Peak traffic
654,916
in 2001
Elevation
25 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2001–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Aarhus Airport to Aarhus

The airport is about 30 km northeast of Aarhus, about 42 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: kr439–kr698.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~29 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~42 minkr439–kr698
Private transfer~42 minfixed upfront
Car rental~42 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From AAR 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.)
Aalborg94 km98 minkr1312–kr2084
Odense102 km107 minkr1421–kr2257
Billund113 km119 minkr1571–kr2495
Roskilde117 km123 minkr1625–kr2581
Copenhagen140 km147 minkr1938–kr3078
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Aarhus Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr439–kr698 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 Aarhus ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Aarhus Airport

Non-stop flights to about 8 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: British Airways · Ryanair · Scandinavian Airlines System

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Aarhus 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 Aarhus Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Aarhus Airport to the centre of Aarhus?
Copenhagen (CPH): metro and train straight from the terminal to the centre in ~15 min. The airport is about 30 km northeast of Aarhus, about 42 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Aarhus Airport to Aarhus?
Roughly kr439–kr698 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Aarhus Airport?
Metered taxi. Uber doesn't operate; Bolt and Viggo (electric) do.
What's the cheapest way from Aarhus Airport to Aarhus?
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 Aarhus 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 Aarhus Airport?
About 8 destinations, including Aalborg, Gothenborg, Oslo, London. 3 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 Aarhus 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 Aarhus Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Aarhus 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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