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VST Stockholm Västerås Airport

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Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST) serves Uppsala, about 65 km southwest of Uppsala. 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.

IATAVST
ICAOESOW
ServesUppsala
From centre64 km
Non-stop3
Airlines1
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Elevation6 m

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The airport in numbers

Stockholm Västerås Airport — facts & history

We pulled Stockholm Västerås Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 93,080 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 143,553 in 2016.

Opened
1930
96 years ago
Passengers / year
93,080
as of 2022
Peak traffic
143,553
in 2016
Elevation
6 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2005–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Stockholm Västerås Airport to Uppsala

The airport is about 65 km southwest of Uppsala, about 67 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: kr852–kr1353.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~47 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~67 minkr852–kr1353
Private transfer~67 minfixed upfront
Car rental~67 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From VST 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.)
Stockholm86 km90 minkr1135–kr1802
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Stockholm Västerås Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr852–kr1353 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 Vasteras ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Stockholm Västerås Airport

Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Stockholm Västerås 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 Stockholm Västerås Airport

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

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Stockholm Västerås Airport to the centre of Uppsala?
Stockholm (the fast Arlanda Express, or a cheaper regular train / Flygbussarna coach), Gothenburg has a bus. The airport is about 65 km southwest of Uppsala, about 67 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Stockholm Västerås Airport to Uppsala?
Roughly kr852–kr1353 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Stockholm Västerås 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 Stockholm Västerås Airport to Uppsala?
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 Stockholm Västerås 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 Stockholm Västerås Airport?
About 3 destinations, including Alicante, London, Malaga. 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 Stockholm Västerås 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 Stockholm Västerås Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Stockholm Västerås 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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