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HAU Haugesund Airport

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Haugesund Airport (HAU) serves Stavanger, about 50 km northwest of Stavanger. 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.

IATAHAU
ICAOENHD
ServesStavanger
From centre51 km
Non-stop10
Airlines5
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Elevation26 m

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The airport in numbers

Haugesund Airport — facts & history

We pulled Haugesund Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 621,302 passengers in 2023, against a peak of 701,110 in 2013.

Opened
1975
51 years ago
Passengers / year
621,302
as of 2023
Peak traffic
701,110
in 2013
Elevation
26 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Avinor
Passengers per year, 2000–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Haugesund Airport to Stavanger

The airport is about 50 km northwest of Stavanger, about 72 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: kr923–kr1466.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~50 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~72 minkr923–kr1466
Private transfer~72 minfixed upfront
Car rental~72 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From HAU 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.)
Bergen117 km123 minkr2040–kr3240
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Which way suits you from Haugesund Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr923–kr1466 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 Haugesund ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Haugesund Airport

Non-stop flights to about 10 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Scandinavian Airlines System · Widerøe · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Wizz Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Haugesund 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 Haugesund Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Haugesund Airport to the centre of Stavanger?
Oslo (the Flytoget express or a cheaper regular train), Bergen (Bybanen tram), Trondheim, Stavanger have the Flybussen coach. The airport is about 50 km northwest of Stavanger, about 72 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Haugesund Airport to Stavanger?
Roughly kr923–kr1466 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Haugesund Airport?
Very expensive; compare firms (the price is shown in the window). Uber operates in Oslo only.
What's the cheapest way from Haugesund Airport to Stavanger?
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 Haugesund 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 Haugesund Airport?
About 10 destinations, including Oslo, Copenhagen, Alicante, Bergen. 5 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 Haugesund 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 Haugesund Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Haugesund 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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