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HOV Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden

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Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden (HOV) serves Ålesund, about 35 km south 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.

IATAHOV
ICAOENOV
ServesÅlesund
From centre33 km
Non-stop4
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Elevation74 m

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The airport in numbers

Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden — facts & history

We pulled Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 103,418 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 124,562 in 2013.

Opened
1971
55 years ago
Passengers / year
103,418
as of 2022
Peak traffic
124,562
in 2013
Elevation
74 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Avinor
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden to Ålesund

The airport is about 35 km south of Ålesund, about 46 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: kr609–kr967.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~32 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~46 minkr609–kr967
Private transfer~46 minfixed upfront
Car rental~46 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From HOV 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.)
Flam159 km167 minkr2754–kr4374
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr609–kr967 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 Orsta-Volda ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Widerøe

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden

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 Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden

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 Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden 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 35 km south of Ålesund, about 46 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden to Ålesund?
Roughly kr609–kr967 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden?
Very expensive; compare firms (the price is shown in the window). Uber operates in Oslo only.
What's the cheapest way from Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden 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 Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden 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 Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden?
About 4 destinations, including Floro, Sogndal, Bergen, Oslo. 1 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 Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden'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 Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden?
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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