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The end of the main road in Lofoten is often referred to as "the end of the world." Traveling to the "end of the world" may seem complicated, but with four airports on the islands, Lofoten is one of the most accessible Arctic destinations. If you decide to fly, choosing the right airport is key. You will land just a few hundred meters from the town of Leknes.

The regular travel

The most common way to travel is by plane. (Also called "the buses of the north.") From Oslo, there are connections in Bodø to bring you to Leknes Airport. You will find tickets at sas.no, wideroe.no, and norwegian.no. Bodø also has connections to Copenhagen twice a week via Scandinavian Airlines.

The cheaper but more complicated way

A cheaper, but slightly more complicated option, is to fly from Oslo to Harstad/Narvik Airport and take a bus to Leknes Bus Station. However, buses are infrequent, and the journey takes about five hours. You can find flight tickets at sas.no or norwegian.no, and check the bus schedule at reisnordland.no or via the app with the same name.

From Northern Europe to Harstad Narvik and with bus connections
Harstad/Narvik Airport is a hub for travelers to the Lofoten Islands, with direct flights from Copenhagen every Saturday starting May 24th. There will also be direct flights from Milan, Bergamo, Frankfurt, Palma, and Zurich, if you are traveling from further afield. These flights are not regular, so be sure to check availability. Further travel might be complicated via public transport, but you will find information at reisnordland.no or the app. Renting a car together with fellow travelers could also be a good solution if arriving at Evenes

From Northern Europe through Tromsø
The biggest chance to spare some money and in the same time arrive close to the NordMAB venue is to go through Tromsø International Airport. The airport hosts about 20 international connections, including regular flights to Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Rovaniemi. From Tromsø, there is a daily flight to Lofoten that departs at 14:00 every day.

Green corridor through Norway
For a more environmentally friendly journey, you can take a train to Bodø (vy.no) and then continue on the coastal route at 15:00 (havila.no or hurtigruten.no). Be aware that this route takes over a day of traveling from Oslo.

Green corridor through Sweden
You can reach Lofoten by train from several places in Sweden, including Stockholm. Tickets can be purchased at Vy.no. Upon arriving in Narvik, you will need to take a bus to Leknes (check reisnordland.no). This is a very time-consuming way to travel, but it is environmentally friendly and reliable.

By car
Lofoten is connected to the mainland via Narvik. If you arrive in Bodø, you can take a ferry to Lofoten. The alternatives are to arrive at Moskenes via Bodø or at Svolvær via Skutvik. Both harbors are about an hour from Leknes.

Transportation from the Airport
Participants will need to take a taxi from the airport to the Kremmervika Havn. The ride takes approximately 15 minutes and costs around 300 NOK. Taxis can be booked online at 07750.no/lofoten or by calling 07550 from a Norwegian number. For international callers, please dial +47 22 38 83 09. 

Alternatively it is also possible to take a bus to the venue from Leknes. Leknes is about 10 minutes walk from the airport so it can be an alternative on a sunny May day. To get information about buses you can use 177nordland.no

Important note

We recommend booking tickets  early. A combination of tourism booming and the prices of flights reduced means that fight for airtickets are harder than any of the fights the norse vikings experienced back in the days. The flights for specific dates might sell out as early as one month ahead.  

If the travel advice seem a bit overwhelming, feel free to contact us at ingridmarie@loveutvikling.no or orjan@loveutvikling.no – we'll be happy to overwhelm you a little more!

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