Airport
Vadsø Airport (VDS)
Vadsø Airport is a small regional gateway to Vadsø and the Varanger Peninsula in Norway's far northeast Finnmark county. Compare transfer options to Vadsø city centre, Varangerbotn, Vardø and nearby coastal destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Vadsø Airport
Vadsø Airport is the regional airport serving Vadsø and the Varanger Peninsula in Finnmark, Norway's northeasternmost county. Opened in 1974 and operated by the state-owned Avinor, it provides essential air links for residents, business travelers and visitors travelling across this remote Arctic region.
The airport sits about 4 km east of Vadsø town centre in the Kiby area, close to the shore of Varangerfjord. It has a single passenger terminal and an asphalt runway of about 997 metres, with scheduled regional services operated primarily by Widerøe.
Ground transport links connect the airport to Vadsø by car, taxi and local bus in roughly 5–10 minutes, and onward roads such as the E75 open up the wider Varanger area, including Varangerbotn and Vardø.
Despite its small size, the airport provides useful passenger facilities including a café, free Wi-Fi, parking and basic first aid, making it a practical entry point for exploring the Varanger Peninsula, Varangerhalvøya National Park and the surrounding Arctic landscapes.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Vadsø Airport operates a single passenger terminal that handles check-in and arrivals for both domestic and regional flights. The compact terminal is the airport's only passenger building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Vadsø Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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