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Norway's second-busiest airport, gateway to the fjords.
Opened
1955
Location
Bergen, Norway
Bergen Airport, Flesland (IATA: BGO) is Norway's second-busiest airport, located approximately 17 kilometres south of Bergen city centre in Hordaland county. It serves as a major hub for domestic and international traffic on Norway's west coast, handling over 6 million passengers annually in pre-pandemic years.
The airport underwent a significant expansion with the opening of a new terminal in 2017, greatly increasing its capacity and modernising passenger facilities. It serves as an important base for oil industry workers travelling to North Sea platforms, with dedicated helicopter operations alongside fixed-wing commercial traffic.
Flesland is operated by Avinor, the Norwegian state-owned airport operator. The airport connects Bergen to destinations across Europe and offers frequent domestic services to Oslo and other Norwegian cities.
Terminals
The airport has a main integrated terminal building, significantly expanded in 2017, handling both domestic and international passengers under one roof.
Getting to & from
The Bybanen light rail (tram) line connects the airport directly to Bergen city centre, with the extension to Flesland opening in 2016.
Airlines here
Major carriers include SAS, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and Widerøe, with various European airlines operating seasonal and year-round international routes.
Notable facts
- ›A new terminal opened in April 2017, doubling the airport's capacity.
- ›The Bybanen light rail link to the airport opened in 2016, improving public transport access.
- ›The airport hosts one of Norway's busiest helicopter hubs for North Sea oil platform operations.
- ›Bergen Airport handled over 6.3 million passengers in 2019 before pandemic disruptions.
- ›Flesland has been Bergen's commercial airport since 1955, replacing the earlier Herdla airport.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
