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KLR Kalmar Airport

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Kalmar Airport (KLR) serves Kalkmar. 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.

IATAKLR
ICAOESMQ
Non-stop2
Airlines3
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Elevation5 m

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The airport in numbers

Kalmar Airport — facts & history

We pulled Kalmar Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 106,136 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 250,112 in 2017.

Opened
1942
84 years ago
Passengers / year
106,136
as of 2022
Peak traffic
250,112
in 2017
Elevation
5 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Kalmar Municipality
Passengers per year, 2005–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Kalmar Airport to Kalkmar

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.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Kalmar Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

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 Kalkmar ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Kalmar Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Golden Air · Scandinavian Airlines System · Malmö Aviation

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Kalmar 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 Kalmar Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Kalmar Airport to the centre of Kalkmar?
Stockholm (the fast Arlanda Express, or a cheaper regular train / Flygbussarna coach), Gothenburg has a bus.
Can I use a ride app from Kalmar 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 Kalmar Airport to Kalkmar?
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 Kalmar 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 Kalmar Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Stockholm, Stockholm. 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 Kalmar 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 Kalmar Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Kalmar 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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