How to Get from Tromso Airport to the City Center (in 2025)
If you’re exploring options for getting from Tromso Airport to the city when planning your Northern Norway trip, this guide is definitely for you!
It will list five easy options (and detail which one is the most affordable!).
Quick Tromso Travel Guide
If you’re traveling to Tromso last minute, be sure you have hotels and tours booked ahead of time. Below are some of my top picks:
🇳🇴 Top activities and tours in Tromso:
- Best northern lights tour from Tromso (my favorite aurora tour in Tromso)
- Ethical whale watching tour with orcas and humpbacks (Nov-Jan must!)
- Sami and reindeer feeding experience (great for groups and kids)
🛌 Top places to stay in Tromso:
- Clarion ‘The Edge’ (Tromso’s most beautiful hotel – on the sea!)
- Thon Hotel Tromso (I stayed here twice and recommend it!)
- Radisson Blu (many tours leave from here; by the harbor)
🍲 Popular places to eat in Tromso: Fiskekompaniet, RUDA, Smak, Raketten Bar & Pølse, Bardus Bistro, Burgr, Mathallen
✈️ Want to get from the airport to Tromso hassle-free? Find the best airport transfer option here!
I hope that you find the Tromso airport transfer option that fits your budget and the people you’re traveling with the best.
Booking for the 2025-2026 Season?
Book immediately. An increased Airbnb presence has created an imbalance between accommodation and tours, leaving travelers with a place to stay but no excursions available. I have chatted directly with the tourism office in Tromso about this, and it impacts all tours, but especially dog sledding and reindeer farm visits. Send me a message if you would like to chat further.
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Tromso Airport Transfer Options (at a Glance!)
Here are the airport transfer options I cover in this guide:
- Tromso private airport transfer (easiest option as you can pre-book it)
- Public transportation (the cheapest option)
- Flybuss Airport Express Coach
- Taking a taxi (this is surprisingly affordable via an app)
- Renting a car (the best option, but only if you’re comfortable with the elements)
If you know of other alternative options for getting to Tromso city from the airport, please leave me a comment.
Also, do note that many hotels offer airport shuttles for their guests. Before considering one of the options I list, you may want to check with your hotel to explore that option!
About the Tromso Airport
The Tromso Airport, also known as Tromso Airport Langenes (TOS), is situated in Langenes and has international airport status.
Tromso Airport Langenes is located approximately 6.4 kilometers (4 miles) away from the city center, and the ride will take you a maximum of 10 to 15 minutes.
The medium-sized airport was established in 1964 and annually accepts millions of passengers. And, of course, most of them arrive during the winter months!
Best Tromso Airport to City Options
1. Private Transfer from the Tromso Airport (Easy to Pre-book!)
I have airport anxiety so I like to pre-book airport transfers when I travel to places I am unfamiliar with (pretty much anywhere outside of the Nordics).
While it may not be the cheapest option, it is not entirely overpriced either – this Tromso airport transfer allows you to pre-book so you don’t have to stress about connecting to wifi and downloading apps, or dealing with taking public transportation upon arrival.
This service is good for up to 7 people and will include plenty of space to transport your luggage with you. I highly recommend this if you have a group with over 3 people in it.
>> Click here to check Tromso airport transfer rates and availability
2. Public Transportation from Tromso Airport (Cheapest Option)
Based on my experience from when I was visiting Tromso, this may have been the cheapest option, but it was not convenient for me as the Flybussen was already parked and waiting (I discuss it next).
However, this is a great budget option for getting from Tromso Airport to the city center.
You can take buses 40 or 42 that leave frequently from Tromso Airport to the city (and vice versa). It is a short and easy ride if you’re not toting around much luggage. Bus 24 also picks up from the airport but is likely not the one you want as it may not hit the city center like buses 40 and 42 do.
The ticket prices for public transportation to and from Tromso Airport are NOK 22 ($2) for toddlers and children and NOK 44 ($4.15) for adults. This price is current as of April 20, 2025.
For more information, download the Svipper app. You will find the airport under the name ‘Tromso Lufthavn’.
3. Flybuss Airport Express Coach (No Advanced Planning)
The option I have used the most in the past is the Flybuss Airport Express Coach.
While it is more expensive than the public transportation option listed above, it is super convenient. It will take you directly from Tromso Airport to the city without stopping.
You can find the bus next to the arrivals hall, and it will be waiting after the arrival of flights.
The ticket price for the Flybuss Airport Express Bus (as of April 20, 2025) is NOK 125 (12 USD) for adults and NOK 80 (8 USD) for children ages 4-15. That is for a one-way ticket that can be purchased on the spot or online.
If you wish to purchase a return ticket on the spot, it will cost you NOK 200 (20 USD) for adults and NOK 130 (13 USD) for children ages 4–15. Just save your ticket!
Good to Know
The Flybussen is wheelchair-accessible. The driver will help you or the person you’re traveling with get on the bus safely with a ramp.
In the city, it will drop off at a few places, most notably the Scandic Ishavet Hotel near the harbor. Click here to check out the express bus schedule from Tromso Airport to the city.
4. Tromso Airport Taxi
Taking a taxi is an easy way to get from the Tromso Airport to the city (or wherever you happen to be staying). I never took a taxi previously until February 2024, when I finally gave it a shot (and it was cheap and super easy).
You can go outside and see if any taxis are around and free. If there are none, you can order one by doing one of the following things:
After you have confirmed a taxi, be on the lookout for the number on top of it, and then be sure to give them your reference number if they ask for it!
The price when I took a taxi to the apartment I was staying at near the city center was around 270 NOK (around $25). The city center is slightly cheaper. The taxi will take credit and debit cards, so have it ready for when you arrive at your destination!
5. Renting a Car at Tromso Airport (Great for Independent Travelers)
If you want to just get to the Tromso city center from the airport, renting a car is also an option. At Tromso Airport, you will find the standards: Hertz, Europcar, Avis, Budget, and more.
However, most people arriving in Tromso during winter opt to take tours and forego renting a car.
I highly recommend booking your car ahead of time if you’re landing in Tromso. I use Discover Cars for car rental on the road, and they are a great option for Tromso.
Getting from Tromso to the Airport (in Reverse)
If you’re looking at returning from Tromso city back to the airport, it is super simple!
If you’re at a hotel, ask for the schedule and the nearest bus stop to it (or just get back to where you hopped off when arriving!). The city is very small and super easy to navigate.
I hope you found this guide useful for making a trip from Tromso Airport to the city center. If you have any tips for a Tromso Airport to city journey, please leave a comment to help future travelers!
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