Airport
Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW)
Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW) is a small regional gateway to the town of Vardø and the remote north-eastern coast of the Varanger Peninsula in Finnmark. Compare transfer options to Vardø town centre and nearby destinations across eastern Finnmark before continuing your journey.
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About Vardø Airport, Svartnes
Vardø Airport, Svartnes is a small regional airport serving the town of Vardø in Finnmark, Norway's far north-east. Owned and operated by the state-owned Avinor, it provides a vital air link between this remote coastal community on the Varanger Peninsula and the rest of the country.
The airport has one compact terminal and a short take-off and landing runway, and is served by Widerøe with Dash 8 aircraft connecting Vardø to Kirkenes and other communities in Finnmark. Its small scale keeps check-in, security and arrivals quick and straightforward for passengers.
Located at Svartnes about 4 km from Vardø town centre, the airport is reached by car or taxi in roughly 5–10 minutes along the E75, which crosses the Vardø Tunnel to the island. Free parking and car rental are available, and taxis meet arriving flights.
Originally built by German forces in 1943 during the Second World War and later reopened for civilian use, the airport was upgraded in the late 1980s and has been served by Widerøe since 1991. Today it offers essential air access for residents, businesses and visitors exploring the Barents Sea coast.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Vardø Airport, Svartnes has one compact terminal building used for all passenger arrivals and departures. Widerøe operates regional Dash 8 services from this terminal to Kirkenes and other communities in Finnmark.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Vardø Airport, Svartnes
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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