Norway Airports

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Norway has more than two dozen airports, which is just as well as it is a fairly large country and travelling between major centres by road and rail can take a long time, especially in the mountainous north and southwest.

Oslo International Airport is the country's largest and busiest airport by a long way, handling an astonishing 17-million passengers per year. Oslo International has just one modern and efficient terminal that deals with both domestic and international flights, while also providing up-to-date facilities and services.

The air hub of Norway is located about 35 miles north of the city and is well fed by express train and a fleet of airport buses. Taxis also run to the city centre and hotels in the region and an efficient highway provides fast access.

Haugesund International Airport is located in the remote southwest of Norway on the northwest coast of Karm Island and provides fast access to the island from the capital of Oslo and overseas. The airport is located eight miles west of the city of Haugesend, which itself is situated on the mainland. There is one terminal that handles a commendable 400,000 people per year and the airport only opens during the day.