Norway's budget-friendly gateway south of Oslo.
Opened
1953
Location
Sandefjord, Norway
Sandefjord Airport, Torp (IATA: TRF) is a regional international airport located near Sandefjord in Vestfold county, Norway, approximately 110 kilometres south of Oslo. It serves as an alternative airport for the greater Oslo region and has historically been a popular base for low-cost carriers serving Scandinavia and Europe.
The airport was originally a military airfield before being converted for civilian use, and it has grown steadily to handle several million passengers annually. Its lower fees compared to Oslo Gardermoen have made it attractive to budget airlines and charter operators.
Torp is operated by Sandefjord Lufthavn AS and offers a range of domestic and international routes, though its traffic levels fluctuate with changes in low-cost carrier strategies across the region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international traffic.
Getting to & from
Bus and train connections link the airport to Sandefjord city centre and to Oslo, with the Torp Ekspressen bus service providing direct routes to Oslo.
Airlines here
Ryanair has been a significant low-cost carrier operating at Torp, along with various charter and seasonal airlines serving European destinations.
Notable facts
- ›Originally established as a military airfield during and after World War II.
- ›Located approximately 110 km south of Oslo, making it one of Oslo's alternative airports.
- ›The airport's IATA code TRF is sometimes marketed alongside Oslo to attract passengers from the capital region.
- ›Ryanair has used Torp as a base for routes across Europe due to its competitive landing fees.
- ›The airport is situated in Vestfold county, close to the historic whaling town of Sandefjord.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
