Tromsø Airport Guide
Tromsø Airport sits on the western shore of Tromsøya island, 5 kilometres from the city centre. Opened in September 1964, it replaced an earlier water aerodrome at Skattøra. Operated by the state-owned Avinor, it is the busiest airport in northern Norway and serves as the primary gateway to the Arctic region of the country.
The airport recorded around 2.7 million passengers in 2024, driven largely by growth in international tourism. Northern lights tourism in winter and midnight sun visitors in summer have fuelled a surge in direct European charter and scheduled services. A new international extension opened in 2024 to accommodate the increased traffic, which saw international flights nearly triple compared to 2022 levels.
SAS, Norwegian, and Widerøe dominate domestic services. Widerøe connects Tromsø to dozens of smaller communities across northern Norway using Dash 8 turboprops. International carriers including British Airways, Finnair, EasyJet, and Wizz Air operate seasonal and year-round European routes.
Services
3 of 6 availableCompare 21 listed options at Tromsø Airport, spanning parking, car rentals and shuttles. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Tromsø Airport.
Location
Key facts
- Size
- 2.7M passengers (2024)1 runwayopened 1964
- Location
- 69.683, 18.919
- Operator
- Avinor
Terminals
2 terminalsTromsø Airport has 2 passenger terminals — Terminal A and Terminal B, handling both international and domestic flights for around 7 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Terminal ADomestic
SAS, Norwegian, Widerøe
- Terminal BInternational
SAS, Norwegian, Finnair, British Airways, EasyJet, Wizz Air
Nearby cities
2 citiesTromsø Airport is closest to Tromsø (5 km east), and also serves Finnsnes and other nearby areas. With 2 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Tromsø5 km east
- Finnsnes60 km south
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