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GEV Gällivare Airport

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Gällivare Airport (GEV) serves Kiruna, about 85 km south of Kiruna. 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.

IATAGEV
ICAOESNG
ServesKiruna
From centre84 km
Non-stop4
Airlines3
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Elevation313 m

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The airport in numbers

Gällivare Airport — facts & history

We pulled Gällivare Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 21,062 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 36,381 in 2015.

Opened
1971
55 years ago
Passengers / year
21,062
as of 2022
Peak traffic
36,381
in 2015
Elevation
313 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Gällivare Municipality
Passengers per year, 2005–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Gällivare Airport to Kiruna

The airport is about 85 km south of Kiruna, about 89 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: kr1113–kr1768.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~62 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~89 minkr1113–kr1768
Private transfer~89 minfixed upfront
Car rental~89 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Gällivare Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr1113–kr1768 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 Gallivare ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Gällivare Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: NextJet · Scandinavian Airlines System

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Gällivare 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 Gällivare Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Gällivare Airport to the centre of Kiruna?
Stockholm (the fast Arlanda Express, or a cheaper regular train / Flygbussarna coach), Gothenburg has a bus. The airport is about 85 km south of Kiruna, about 89 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Gällivare Airport to Kiruna?
Roughly kr1113–kr1768 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Gällivare 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 Gällivare Airport to Kiruna?
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 Gällivare 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.
Where can I fly non-stop from Gällivare Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Kramfors, Stockholm, Lulea, Kiruna. 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 Gällivare 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 Gällivare Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Gällivare 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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