Bergen Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

BGO

Full Airport name

Bergen Airport

Address

Flesland, N-5869 Bergen, Norway

Country Dialing Prefix

47

Telephone

5599 8000

Email Address

infosenteret.bergen@avinor.no

Website

www.avinor.no

Number of Terminals

1

Time Zone

GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)

Airport Information

Location

The airport is situated at Flesland, 20km (12 miles) south of Bergen.

Airport News

Major expansion and modernization, aimed at significantly increasing capacity at Flesland, is being planned. The first phase is scheduled for completion in 2011.

Driving Directions

Driving from the airport into the center of Bergen is straightforward. Head east on the R580/E39 and then follow the road north to 'Sentrum' (City Center). It is well sign-posted. The drive takes around 25 minutes (depending on traffic).

Car Hire

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt offer car hire from the airport. Desks are located in the terminal, and cars can be supllied ready heated and ice-free in winter.

Public Transport

Bus: The bus journey to Bergen takes 40-50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Airport Buses (tel: 177; ) depart every 15 minutes from 0600 to 2100, with less frequent services before and after those hours and at weekends. The buses drop passengers at the bus station and at main hotels in town. Taxi: Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall. Companies serving the airport include Bergen Taxi (tel: 07000), Norgestaxi (tel: 08000) and Taxi 1 (tel: 5550 0037).
Water: High speed Flaggruten ferries (tel: 5523 8700; ) operate between Bergen and a number of coastal destinations in the region. Bergen Minibuss Service (tel: 5599 8610; ) runs scheduled links to these from the airport.

Car Parking

There are around 3,500 parking spaces at the airport, 1,500 of which are under cover. The garage is located close to the terminal and offers both short-term and long-term parking spaces. Long-term parking is cheaper in the outdoor car parks. For more information call EuroPark (tel: 2205 3470).

Information and Help Desks

There is an information office/service center (tel: 5599 8155) in the terminal offering travel advice to passengers.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: A bank, an ATM and currency exchange machines are available in the terminal. Wireless Internet access and Internet terminals are also available.
Eating and drinking: Food and drink are available from several cafes, bars and snack shops throughout the terminal.
Shopping: There are several shops at the airport, including a duty-free shop and shops selling newspapers and snacks.
Luggage: Luggage lockers are available for hire from the information/service center (tel: 5599 8155). The center should also be contacted regarding lost or found items. A porter service is also available at the airport (tel: 5599 8240).
Other facilities: Travel agency VIA Travel (tel: 5554 3630) is located near the main entrance. Baby changing facilities are available on all floors.

Conference and Business Facilities

There are no airline business lounges (only a comfort zone between the check-in area and security). The De Syv Fjell conference center (tel: 5599 7400) has telephone and fax machines and five meeting rooms for up to 35 people. The airport's service center also offers fax and copying services.

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

Accessibility is good at the airport. There are parking spaces reserved for disabled travelers in the parking house near the terminal. Toilets and lifts can accommodate wheelchairs. Travelers with special needs are advised to notify their airline before traveling. The Clarion Hotel (see Hotels below) has room designed for disabled travelers.