Vardøhus festning
A star-shaped fortress built in the 18th century to defend the north-east of the kingdom.
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Airport · Vardø, Norway
Vardø Svartnes VAW
3 km from central Vardø. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 3 km
- terminals
- 1
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- IATA · ICAO
- VAW · ENSS
About the airport
Vardø Airport, Svartnes serves Vardø, the easternmost town in Norway, on the Barents Sea. It is a small regional airport with Widerøe flights.
Terminals
A small single terminal with arrivals and departures in the same building. Flights are mostly operated by Widerøe on regional routes in northern Norway.
Services
The terminal is small and services are basic, so bring what you need and check your flight before leaving: in winter the weather can cause delays or cancellations. A taxi is the most practical way into town.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Taxis serve the airport; in small places it is best to book ahead.
Airport map
Terminal
A small single terminal with arrivals and departures in the same building. Flights are mostly operated by Widerøe on regional routes in northern Norway.
Vardø
Things to do in Vardø
Vardø is the easternmost town in Norway, on an island in the Barents Sea, with an old fortress, the Steilneset memorial and nearby seabird colonies.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Vardø?
Vardø Svartnes airport is about 3 km from central Vardø.
How do I get from the airport to central Vardø?
From Vardø Svartnes airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Vardø Svartnes airport have?
Vardø Svartnes has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Vardø?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The airport and its surroundings: Lars Engerengen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- A Widerøe Dash 8 at the airport: Elmar78., Copyrighted free use, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport and its surroundings: Kjetil Eggen, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vardøhus festning: Siri Uldal, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Steilneset minnested: Bjarne Riesto, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hornøya: Olavfin, FAL, Wikimedia Commons
- Vardø by: Olavfin, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons