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Distance to Svolvaer40.6km
Distance to Ballstad9.2km
Most popular destinationTromso

About Leknes Airport

  • The airport connects the wider region, with passengers from nearby Sortland and Svolvaer also relying on it for flights.

  • One of the well-known airlines at Leknes Airport to consider for your next journey is Wideroe.

  • Not sure where to go if you're planning a trip out of Leknes? Direct flights from Leknes Airport can take you to some memorable destinations, including:

    • Bodo

    • Tromso

    • Rost

    • Oslo

    • Bergen

  • June, July, and August are the busiest months at Leknes Airport. These are the peak summer months in Norway's Lofoten archipelago, when long daylight hours and mild conditions draw visitors for hiking, fishing, and coastal scenery. Demand across domestic and international routes rises sharply through this period.

  • January, March, and December are typically the quietest months at Leknes Airport. Winter travel to the Lofoten Islands is limited outside the northern lights season, and these months see softer demand overall. December and January sit outside the main aurora window for many, while March marks a shoulder period before spring arrivals build.

How to get from Leknes Airport to Leknes

  • The airport has bus links to central Leknes. You can get to Leknes sentrum in about 10 minutes by taking the Nordland bus.

  • Lofoten Taxi is a reliable taxi option for travelling around Leknes.

  • The drive from Leknes Airport to Leknes will depend on traffic conditions, but it's typically around 5 minutes.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Leknes Airport from Leknes

  • You can get to the airport by bus from the city. Allow roughly 10 minutes if you take the Nordland bus from a major stop like Leknes sentrum.

  • The drive from the centre of Leknes to the airport takes around 5 minutes.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Leknes Airport facilities

  • Leknes Airport handles flights from one terminal.

Where to stay near Leknes Airport

  • Whether you have a late flight to Leknes Airport or an early departure, Scandic Leknes Lofoten is there when you want to rest close by. It's just 0.80 kilometres away and features bicycle homes, wheelchair access, and a tennis court.

Car rental options near Leknes Airport

  • If you're jetting into Leknes, pick up a car rental at Leknes Airport and explore the city and beyond on your own terms.

  • Line up your ride with Sixt, Hertz or Avis. They're among the most well-known providers.

Leknes Airport FAQs

Yes. There are Avis, Hertz, Sixt and Budget pick-up points in or near to Leknes Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Leknes Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Leknes Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Leknes Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Leknes Airport’s departure lounge.

Lofoten Basecamp is the highest-rated hotel near Leknes Airport, just 4.0km away. Other great hotels nearby include Lofoten Overnatting - Leknes (0.7km from the airport), and Lofoten Light - Private Rooms With Shared Facilities (4.6km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Leknes Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Leknes Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Leknes Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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