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AES Ålesund Airport

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Ålesund Airport (AES) serves Ålesund, about 10 km north of Ålesund. 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.

IATAAES
ICAOENAL
ServesÅlesund
From centre10 km
Non-stop10
Airlines7
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Elevation21 m

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The airport in numbers

Ålesund Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ålesund Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 923,734 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.1M in 2019.

Passengers / year
923,734
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.1M
in 2019
Elevation
21 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Avinor
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Ålesund Airport to Ålesund

The airport is about 10 km north of Ålesund, about 21 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Oslo (the Flytoget express or a cheaper regular train), Bergen (Bybanen tram), Trondheim, Stavanger have the Flybussen coach.

Taxi & apps: Very expensive; compare firms (the price is shown in the window). Uber operates in Oslo only. Estimated fare to the centre: kr224–kr356.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~21 minkr224–kr356
Private transfer~21 minfixed upfront
Car rental~21 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Ålesund Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr224–kr356 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 Alesund ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Ålesund Airport

Non-stop flights to about 10 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Scandinavian Airlines System · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Wizz Air · Widerøe · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Air Baltic · Alitalia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ålesund 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 Ålesund Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ålesund Airport to the centre of Ålesund?
Oslo (the Flytoget express or a cheaper regular train), Bergen (Bybanen tram), Trondheim, Stavanger have the Flybussen coach. The airport is about 10 km north of Ålesund, about 21 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Ålesund Airport to Ålesund?
Roughly kr224–kr356 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Ålesund Airport?
Very expensive; compare firms (the price is shown in the window). Uber operates in Oslo only.
What's the cheapest way from Ålesund Airport to Ålesund?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Oslo (the Flytoget express or a cheaper regular train), Bergen (Bybanen tram), Trondheim, Stavanger have the Flybussen coach.
Can I get from Ålesund Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Oslo (the Flytoget express or a cheaper regular train), Bergen (Bybanen tram), Trondheim, Stavanger have the Flybussen coach. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Ålesund Airport?
About 10 destinations, including Bergen, Oslo, Amsterdam, Alicante. 7 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 Ålesund 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 Ålesund Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Ålesund 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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