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VBY Visby Airport

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Visby Airport (VBY) serves Visby, about 4 km northeast of Visby. 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.

IATAVBY
ICAOESSV
ServesVisby
From centre4 km
Non-stop4
Airlines4
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Elevation50 m

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The airport in numbers

Visby Airport — facts & history

We pulled Visby Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 294,760 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 491,658 in 2017.

Opened
1942
84 years ago
Passengers / year
294,760
as of 2022
Peak traffic
491,658
in 2017
Elevation
50 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Swedavia
Passengers per year, 2005–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Visby Airport to Visby

The airport is about 4 km northeast of Visby, about 12 minutes by road in normal traffic.

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. Estimated fare to the centre: kr88–kr140.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~12 minkr88–kr140
Private transfer~12 minfixed upfront
Car rental~12 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Visby Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr88–kr140 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 Visby ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Visby Airport

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

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

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Visby 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 Visby Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Visby Airport to the centre of Visby?
Stockholm (the fast Arlanda Express, or a cheaper regular train / Flygbussarna coach), Gothenburg has a bus. The airport is about 4 km northeast of Visby, about 12 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Visby Airport to Visby?
Roughly kr88–kr140 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Visby 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 Visby Airport to Visby?
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 Visby 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 Visby Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Malmoe, Stockholm, Stockholm, Gothenborg. 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 Visby 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 Visby Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Visby 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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