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MOL Molde Airport

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Molde Airport (MOL) serves Ålesund, about 65 km northeast 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.

IATAMOL
ICAOENML
ServesÅlesund
From centre64 km
Non-stop6
Airlines4
TimezoneEurope/Oslo
Elevation3 m

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The airport in numbers

Molde Airport — facts & history

We pulled Molde Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 352,047 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 519,678 in 2015.

Opened
1972
54 years ago
Passengers / year
352,047
as of 2022
Peak traffic
519,678
in 2015
Elevation
3 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Avinor
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Molde Airport to Ålesund

The airport is about 65 km northeast of Ålesund, about 68 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: kr1144–kr1817.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~48 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~68 minkr1144–kr1817
Private transfer~68 minfixed upfront
Car rental~68 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Molde Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr1144–kr1817 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 Molde ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Molde Airport

Non-stop flights to about 6 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Widerøe · Norwegian Air Shuttle · DAT Danish Air Transport · Scandinavian Airlines System

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Molde 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 Molde Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Molde Airport 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 65 km northeast of Ålesund, about 68 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Molde Airport to Ålesund?
Roughly kr1144–kr1817 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Molde Airport?
Very expensive; compare firms (the price is shown in the window). Uber operates in Oslo only.
What's the cheapest way from Molde Airport 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 Molde 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 Molde Airport?
About 6 destinations, including Oslo, Kristiansund, Alicante, Bergen. 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 Molde 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 Molde Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Molde 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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