Airport

EKT Eskilstuna Airport

Eskilstuna Airport (EKT) serves Uppsala, about 75 km southwest of Uppsala. 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.

IATAEKT
ICAOESSU
ServesUppsala
From centre77 km
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Elevation42 m

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The airport in numbers

Eskilstuna Airport — facts & history

We pulled Eskilstuna Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Opened
1963
63 years ago
Elevation
42 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Swedish Air Force

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Eskilstuna Airport to Uppsala

The airport is about 75 km southwest of Uppsala, about 81 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Stockholm (the fast Arlanda Express, or a cheaper regular train / Flygbussarna coach), Gothenburg has a bus.

Taxi & apps: Pick a firm showing a 'jämförpris' (comparison price) — about SEK 500–675 to Stockholm. Uber and Bolt are legal. Estimated fare to the centre: kr1020–kr1620.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~57 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~81 minkr1020–kr1620
Private transfer~81 minfixed upfront
Car rental~81 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From EKT 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.)
Stockholm77 km81 minkr1020–kr1620
At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Eskilstuna 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 Eskilstuna Airport

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Eskilstuna Airport to the centre of Uppsala?
Stockholm (the fast Arlanda Express, or a cheaper regular train / Flygbussarna coach), Gothenburg has a bus. The airport is about 75 km southwest of Uppsala, about 81 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Eskilstuna Airport to Uppsala?
Roughly kr1020–kr1620 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Eskilstuna Airport?
Pick a firm showing a 'jämförpris' (comparison price) — about SEK 500–675 to Stockholm. Uber and Bolt are legal.
What's the cheapest way from Eskilstuna Airport to Uppsala?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Stockholm (the fast Arlanda Express, or a cheaper regular train / Flygbussarna coach), Gothenburg has a bus.
Can I get from Eskilstuna Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Stockholm (the fast Arlanda Express, or a cheaper regular train / Flygbussarna coach), Gothenburg has a bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
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 Eskilstuna 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 Eskilstuna Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026