Transport

Aalborg Airport – your gateway to North Denmark

Aalborg is easily accessible as it has its own airport located only 10 minutes from the city centre. Once you arrive at the city centre of Aalborg, you are within walking distance of all the hotels and venues, and you are always close to a bike or public transport option.

Beautifully situated in Northern Denmark, Aalborg – the capital of the region – is well connected with the rest of the world.

Visitors from abroad can fly to Aalborg with KLM, as there are two daily 75-minute flights to Aalborg Airport from Amsterdam Schiphol on Monday-Saturday, and one daily connection on Sundays. This means that via its connection to Amsterdam Schiphol, Aalborg Airport is connected to 260 other destinations worldwide.

Another easy way for international visitors to reach Aalborg is via Copenhagen Airport, which has a virtual air bridge to Aalborg with between 8 and 16 daily connections depending on the day of the week, and a flight time of only 35 minutes. Before you know it, you have arrived at Aalborg Airport.

For more information about flights to and from Aalborg, please visit Aalborg Airport’s website.

KLM

SAS

Norwegian

Airport facilities

The new terminal building offers a variety of facilities that will make the time you spend at Aalborg Airport fly by. After check-in and security, you will find a large tax-free area, ideal for buying gifts and local souvenirs, as well as a café and restaurant. On the first floor, you will find Aalborg Airport Lounge – the perfect place to wait for your flight.

Train

An alternative way to reach Aalborg is by train, as there are lines running to Aalborg from Copenhagen and other Danish cities every hour. Through these connections to Danish cities, Aalborg is also connected to several other destinations across Europe.

The train station is located in the very centre of Aalborg, with all hotels and venues within reach by local bus, taxi or even by walking the short distance.

For more information on the rail network in Denmark, visit the national carrier DSB or visit Rejseplanen to plan your journey.

Bus

Aalborg can also be reached from most cities in Denmark, as well as from Germany, by bus. While this is a less comfortable option than the train, it is also considerably cheaper. The most affordable bus option is a FlixBus. The bus station is located right next to the train station.

Please visit Rejseplanen to plan your travels. The site combines train, regional and city buses to provide you with the fastest and most convenient travel plan.

Ferries

StenaLine and ColorLine offer several connections from Sweden and Norway to Hirtshals (70 km from Aalborg), Frederikshavn (65 km from Aalborg) and Grenå (115 km from Aalborg). Fjord Line offers a connection from Kristiansand, Stavanger, Bergen and Langesund in Norway to Hirtshals (70 km from Aalborg).

Car

Aalborg has direct highway connections to Copenhagen and Germany. Queues rarely occur and the speed limit is 130 km/hour. Several car rental companies are located in Aalborg and other main cities in Denmark, e.g. AVIS, Europcar and Hertz. For route planning please check Google Maps, Mappy or ViaMichelin.

Getting around Aalborg

Aalborg is a city that is easy and convenient to walk in. Yet, it also offers a well-organised, easy-to-use and efficient public transport system.

Public transport

Local busses run regularly throughout the city, as well as to other towns in the region. A ticket around Aalborg costs currently 22 DKK (~3EUR) per trip and can be bought directly from the bus driver. You can also book your tickets online on NTtickets.com. Please note that buses do not accept credit cards or foreign currency. It is possible to save money on tickets by buying a 24- or 72-hour Travel Pass online.

To plan your travel you can also use Rejseplanen.

Taxis

There are plenty of taxis in Aalborg. It is possible to order a taxi via phone, online or through the DanTaxi app. Visit DanTaxi for more information.

Car rental

Renting a car is not necessary to get around in Aalborg, as the city is relatively small. However, if you are staying outside of the city, or if you want to extend your trip and drive out to see more of Northern Denmark, it may be convenient.

There are car rental services such as Hertz, AVIS, and Europcar at Aalborg Airport, as well as in the city.

Bicycle

As you are in Denmark, a proud bicycle-nation, you might want to rent a bicycle to get around. The city is mostly level, making it effortless to get around. However, make sure to check the weather before committing to riding a bicycle.

You can rent a bicycle from Munk’s Eftf or through the Donkey Bike app. You can also ask at your hotel, as many hotels have bicycles for rent.

Airport transfer

When arriving by plane at Aalborg Airport, you are only 10 minutes away from the city centre by train, bus or taxi. The airport is situated north of the Limfjord; you enter central Aalborg right south of the bridge over the fjord.

Taxis

There is a taxi rank located right outside the terminal from which you can take a taxi directly to your hotel. If needed, you can call +45 9810 1010 to order a taxi. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the city is approximately 24-40 EUR, depending on the location of your hotel. It is possible to pay with most credit cards in the taxis.

Bus

As you exit the airport building using the revolving doors at the check-in area, you will find the buses going to downtown Aalborg on your right-hand side.

The buses with the following numbers and final destinations will take you to Aalborg’s bus terminal, which is centrally located (with multiple stops along the way):

The yellow bus (number + final destination)

• 12 – Universitet, leaves from the airport several times each hour and takes you to the city centre.

The grey regional buses (number + final destination)

• 70 – Aalborg Busterminal
• 71 – Aalborg Busterminal
• 200 – Aalborg Busterminal

The bus fare is 22 DKK (~3EUR) per person, cash only. Neither foreign currency nor credit cards are accepted. However, you can withdraw cash from ATMs at the airport or you can book your ticket online in advance on NTtickets.com.

Please notice that once the bus crosses the bridge over the Limfjord, you have arrived in downtown Aalborg.

Train

When in Aalborg, it is possible to utilise the new train connection to get to from the airport to the city centre of Aalborg, as well as to return to the airport when your stay is over. The train leaves once every hour, and the trip only takes 10 minutes.

Returning to the airport

When returning to the airport, you have the following bus options:

The yellow bus (number + final destination)

• 12 – Aalborg Lufthavn/Airport

The grey regional buses (number + final destination)

• 70 – Thisted
• 71 – Hjørring
• 200 – Blokhus

For more information on buses, call +45 9811 1111 (the call centre of the public bus authority), or you can plan your travel on NTtickets.com or Rejseplanen.

Overview

• Transport – train, bus and taxis
• To and from Aalborg Airport, bus no. 12 takes you to the city centre in 10 minutes.
• To and from your hotel as well as in the city, please visit Rejseplanen for bus schedules.
• Or feel free to call a taxi at +45 9810 1010 (Aalborg Taxi).