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Getting to
Finnmark.

Finnmark may feel remote, but there are several ways to reach it — by air, road, coastal ship or a combination of them.

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Far north,
not out of reach.

Most travellers reach Finnmark by air and continue by rental car, bus or coastal ship. The best route depends on where you want to go, how much time you have and whether the journey itself is part of the experience.

How should you
get there?

Choose your starting point, destination and preferred travel style for a simple route suggestion.

Your route

Four ways
to head north.

Each option creates a different kind of trip. Choose speed, flexibility or scenery.

By air

Usually the fastest way to reach Finnmark. Regional airports connect the main towns with the Norwegian domestic network.

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By car

Ideal for travellers who want freedom to explore small towns, scenic roads and remote places.

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By coastal ship

Hurtigruten and Havila sail along the coast, stopping at several communities in Finnmark.

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By bus

Useful for some town-to-town journeys, especially if you do not want to rent a car.

Bus travel guide →
Airports

Flying into
Finnmark.

Different airports work better for different parts of the region. Choose the airport closest to your route, not simply the largest one.

Alta

Alta Airport

A practical arrival point for Alta, western Finnmark, Hammerfest and routes towards North Cape.

Kirkenes

Kirkenes Airport

Best suited to eastern Finnmark, Pasvik and journeys towards Varanger.

Lakselv

Lakselv Airport

Useful for Porsanger and parts of inland Finnmark.

Hammerfest

Hammerfest Airport

A regional airport serving the Hammerfest area.

Honningsvåg

Honningsvåg Airport

Convenient for the North Cape area when schedules work with your route.

Varanger

Vadsø & Vardø

Regional airports make it possible to reach the Varanger coast without a long road journey.

Ship along the Norwegian coast
Coastal journey

Arrive by
the sea.

Travelling along the Norwegian coast can be part of the experience itself. Coastal ships connect several Finnmark towns and offer a completely different view of the region.

Hammerfest
Honningsvåg
Havøysund
Kjøllefjord
Mehamn
Berlevåg
Båtsfjord
Vardø
Vadsø
Kirkenes

Make the road
part of the trip.

Driving in Finnmark is not just transport. Some of the most memorable landscapes are found between the places you planned to visit.

West Finnmark

Alta to North Cape

Varanger

The Arctic coast road

East Finnmark

Kirkenes & Pasvik

Good to know
before you travel.

Finnmark is accessible, but distances, weather and seasonal schedules can affect your plans.

01

Allow time

Connections may not run as frequently as in larger cities.

02

Check winter conditions

Weather can affect roads, flights and coastal transport.

03

One-way trips

Flying into one airport and leaving from another can make longer itineraries easier.

04

Rental cars

Book ahead when travelling during popular periods.

05

Combine transport

Air + car or air + coastal ship can create a much better route than using one method only.

06

Don't rush

The distances are part of travelling in Finnmark.

FAQ

Getting there.

For most visitors, flying into a regional airport and continuing by rental car is the most flexible option.
Yes. Flights, buses and coastal ships connect several towns, although reaching smaller or remote places can require more planning.
It depends on your itinerary. Alta works well for western Finnmark, Kirkenes for the east, while smaller regional airports can shorten journeys considerably.
It can be excellent for coastal destinations, especially if you want the journey itself to be part of the experience.

You've arrived.
What next?

Find out how to move between towns, villages and landscapes once you're in Finnmark.

Getting around →