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GSE Gothenburg City Airport

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Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) serves Gothenburg, about 9 km northwest of Gothenburg. 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.

IATAGSE
ICAOESGP
ServesGothenburg
From centre9 km
Non-stop20
Airlines4
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Elevation18 m

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The airport in numbers

Gothenburg City Airport — facts & history

We pulled Gothenburg City Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1,236 passengers in 2016, against a peak of 114,214 in 2013.

Opened
1940
86 years ago
Passengers / year
1,236
as of 2016
Peak traffic
114,214
in 2013
Elevation
18 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Swedavia
Passengers per year, 2004–2016

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Gothenburg City Airport to Gothenburg

The airport is about 9 km northwest of Gothenburg, about 20 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: kr158–kr251.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~20 minkr158–kr251
Private transfer~20 minfixed upfront
Car rental~20 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Gothenburg City Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr158–kr251 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 Gothenborg ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Gothenburg City Airport

Non-stop flights to about 20 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Wizz Air · Golden Air · Malmö Aviation

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Gothenburg City 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 Gothenburg City Airport

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

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

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Airports nearby

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Same country

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Gothenburg City Airport to the centre of Gothenburg?
Stockholm (the fast Arlanda Express, or a cheaper regular train / Flygbussarna coach), Gothenburg has a bus. The airport is about 9 km northwest of Gothenburg, about 20 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Gothenburg City Airport to Gothenburg?
Roughly kr158–kr251 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Gothenburg City 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 Gothenburg City Airport to Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg City 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 Gothenburg City Airport?
About 20 destinations, including Visby, Alghero, Edinburgh, Alicante. 4 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 Gothenburg City 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 Gothenburg City Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Gothenburg City 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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