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PJA Pajala Airport

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Pajala Airport (PJA) serves Pajala. 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.

IATAPJA
ICAOESUP
Non-stop2
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Elevation165 m

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The airport in numbers

Pajala Airport — facts & history

We pulled Pajala Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 8,768 passengers in 2022.

Opened
1999
27 years ago
Passengers / year
8,768
as of 2022
Elevation
165 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Pajala Municipality
Passengers per year, 2005–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Pajala Airport to Pajala

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.

Distances

From PJA 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.)
Kiruna138 km145 minkr1798–kr2855
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Which way suits you from Pajala 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 Pajala ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Pajala Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Canadian Western Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Pajala 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 Pajala Airport

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