Tromsø Airport at a glance
Tromsø Airport (TOS), called Tromsø lufthavn Langnes in Norwegian, lies on the island of Tromsøya, the same island as the city center. Avinor runs it. A taxi to the center takes about 10 minutes, and the Airport Express lists 20 minutes from end to end.
You have three ways into town: the Airport Express, a regular city bus, or a taxi. The right one depends on your hotel, your luggage and the time of day. This is an independent guide, not the airport or a transport company.
Airport to city: options compared
Fares as of October 2026, in Norwegian kroner (NOK).
| Option | Time | Adult fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Express | 20 minutes each way | NOK 125 single, NOK 200 return | Buy online or on board. Route via Moxy Hotel and central hotels |
| City bus 24, 26, 40 or 42 | – | NOK 50 single, one zone | Short walk from the terminal. Limited luggage space |
| Taxi | About 10 minutes | – | Stand to the left in front of the arrivals hall. The price is shown before you ride |
No fixed taxi fare or night surcharge is published, so use the kiosk price. No general bus travel time is published either, so check the journey planner for your stop.
Tours from Tromsø
Northern lights chases, whale trips and dog sledding from Tromsø, with live prices and availability.
Airport Express in detail
Operated by Best Arctic.
| Passenger | Single | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | NOK 125 | NOK 200 |
| Child, 4 to 15 years | NOK 80 | NOK 130 |
| Student or youth | NOK 100 | NOK 160 |
| Senior, 67 and older | NOK 100 | NOK 160 |
| Family, 2 adults and 2 children or youths | NOK 250 | NOK 400 |
The operator does not list a fare for children under 4 or an exact age limit for youth, so ask when you buy. The timetable it links is valid from August 18 to October 25, 2026, so look up the current one for later dates. Airport Express tickets are not sold in the Svipper bus app, and regular Svipper tickets are not valid on the Express.
City buses and passes
Svipper runs the local buses.
Lines at the airport
Lines 24, 26, 40 and 42 stop at Tromsø Lufthavn Langnes, a short walk from the terminal. Luggage space is limited.
Single fares since February 1, 2026
One zone: NOK 50 for adults aged 30 to 66 and for young adults aged 18 to 29. Children aged 6 to 17, seniors aged 67 and older, and military pay NOK 25. A weekday off-peak fare of NOK 30 applies from 9 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 1 am, and the fare page does not spell out every discount combination.
Time passes in one zone
24 hours: NOK 140 for adults, NOK 70 for children and seniors. 7 days: NOK 327 for adults, NOK 163 for children and seniors. Do not assume they cover trips as far as Sommarøy, and check the zones first.
Taxi and arrival formalities
What to know before you leave the terminal.
Taxi
The stand is to the left in front of the arrivals hall. Avinor describes Fast Travel kiosks where you choose a destination and a vehicle and see the price first.
Entry from Germany
German travelers can enter with a passport or an ID card that stays valid for the whole stay, and no visa is needed. Other nationalities should check their own rules.
Border checks
Avinor explains the EES, which records passport and biometric data of third-country travelers on short Schengen stays. EU and EEA citizens are exempt. No waiting times are published.
Money
Norway uses the krone (NOK). Cards and mobile payment are common, and Visa and Mastercard are more widely taken than Amex or Diners, but not every place takes every card.
Onward from the airport
Bridge works and island trips.
Across the bridge to Tromsdalen
The Tromsø Bridge is closed to cars. The newest notice from the county, dated October 16, 2026, says traffic reopens by November 27 at the latest. The municipality still names November 1. Cars use the Tromsøysund Tunnel, buses cross the bridge from 7 am to 5 pm with some cancellations, and pedestrians and cyclists can pass. See the Arctic Cathedral and Fjellheisen pages.
Kvaløya and Sommarøy
Kvaløya is reached by the connection near the airport. A day trip to Sommarøy takes about an hour by car, and bus line 420 runs from Tromsø, with no timetable listed here. See Sommarøy.
Going further north
The Lyngen Alps are a separate destination reached from Tromsø, and Lyngen explains how to get there. For Lofoten, Senja or the North Cape, North Norway covers the region.
Plan the rest of your trip
Where to go after you land.
Tromsø Airport: frequently asked questions
How far is Tromsø Airport from the city center?
The airport is on Tromsøya, the same island as the center. Avinor gives about 10 minutes by taxi, and the Airport Express lists 20 minutes from end to end.
How much is the Airport Express?
NOK 125 for an adult single and NOK 200 return, and NOK 80 or NOK 130 for a child aged 4 to 15 (October 2026). You can buy tickets online or on board.
Can I use a regular city bus from the airport?
Yes. Lines 24, 26, 40 and 42 stop at the airport, and an adult single costs NOK 50 in one zone. Luggage space is limited.
Do Svipper tickets work on the Airport Express?
No. The Express uses its own tickets, and they are not sold in the Svipper app.
Is there a fixed taxi price?
No fixed fare is published. Fast Travel kiosks show the price before you ride.
Does the Tromsø Bridge closure affect the airport?
Not the trip into the center, since both lie on Tromsøya. It affects trips to Tromsdalen, where the Arctic Cathedral and the Fjellheisen are, and the date of reopening has changed more than once.