Mennesket ved Havet
Four large white figures sitting and looking out to sea by the harbour: Esbjerg's best-known sculpture.
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About the airport
Esbjerg Airport is in south-west Jutland, about 9 km north-east of the city of Esbjerg. It is a small airport, best known for the helicopter flights that serve North Sea installations, and it has few scheduled flights.
Terminals
It has a single small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Because scheduled service is limited, check which routes are running on your travel dates before you book.
Services
Facilities are basic, as is usual at a small regional airport. Esbjerg is a short taxi ride away; the nearest airport with more connections is Billund, about 75 km away.
Getting to the city
Sydtrafik
Sydtrafik's regional buses serve the Esbjerg area. Check the timetable and stops before you travel.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal, or can be booked in advance. It is the easiest way to reach Esbjerg.
Airport map
Terminal
A small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. The airport mainly serves the North Sea energy industry with helicopter flights, and has few scheduled flights.
Esbjerg
Things to do in Esbjerg
Esbjerg is one of Denmark's biggest cities, on the North Sea coast of south-west Jutland. It grew up around its port, now a hub of the offshore energy industry, and the ferries to the island of Fanø leave from here.
Esbjerg Vandtårn
A brick water tower from the late 19th century and a symbol of the city, with a viewing platform at the top.
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Fiskeri- og Søfartsmuseet
The fisheries and maritime museum, with an aquarium and an outdoor seal pool. A good option with children.
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Fanø
The island of Fanø, with its wide sandy beaches, is a short ferry crossing from Esbjerg harbour.
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How far is the airport from central Esbjerg?
Esbjerg airport is about 8 km from central Esbjerg.
How do I get from the airport to central Esbjerg?
From Esbjerg airport you can take Sydtrafik (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Esbjerg airport have?
Esbjerg has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Esbjerg?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building and control tower: Stahlkocher, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- A Super Puma helicopter on the apron, of the kind that fly to North Sea installations: Peter Bakema, GFDL 1.2, Wikimedia Commons
- A Saab 340 turboprop on the apron: Peter Bakema, GFDL 1.2, Wikimedia Commons
- Mennesket ved Havet: Jazia, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Esbjerg Vandtårn: Kent Madsen, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fiskeri- og Søfartsmuseet: JakobHosp, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fanø: Thomas Dahlstrøm Nielsen, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons