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Säve Airport

Göteborg, Sweden

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Säve Airport

Göteborg, Sweden
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Göteborg's former secondary airport with rich aviation history.

Opened
1940
Location
Göteborg, Sweden
Säve Airport, officially known as Göteborg City Airport, is located in the Säve district of northwestern Göteborg, Sweden. Serving as the city's secondary airport, it handled primarily low-cost and charter traffic alongside general aviation and military operations. The airport has a long history as a Swedish Air Force base, previously home to the F9 Flygflottilj wing before military operations ceased. In recent decades it transitioned to civilian use, hosting carriers such as Ryanair at its peak passenger periods. Passenger operations have been significantly reduced and the airport has faced prolonged uncertainty about its future, with commercial scheduled services largely suspended. The site continues to support general aviation, flight training, and some industrial aviation activities.
Terminals
The airport features a single modest terminal building that served low-cost and charter passengers during its period of commercial operation.
Getting to & from
Public bus services connect Säve Airport to central Göteborg, though journey times are relatively long compared to the city's main airport at Landvetter.
Airlines here
Ryanair was the most prominent commercial carrier operating at Säve, using it as a low-cost alternative to Göteborg Landvetter Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Previously served as the home base of the Swedish Air Force's F9 Flygflottilj wing.
  • ›Known officially as Göteborg City Airport during its main commercial period.
  • ›Located approximately 13 kilometres northwest of central Göteborg.
  • ›Commercial scheduled passenger services were suspended, leaving the airport primarily for general aviation.
  • ›The airport was used by Ryanair as a cost-saving alternative to Landvetter for several years.
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Göteborg's quiet northern gateway where skies meet Scandinavian calm

Säve Airport, located approximately 15 kilometres north of central Göteborg, served as a former Swedish Air Force base before transitioning to civilian use. Known officially as Göteborg City Airport in its later commercial years, it primarily handled low-cost and charter traffic until regular passenger services ceased in 2015. Today the airfield retains limited general aviation activity and stands as a historically significant site in western Sweden's aviation landscape.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A modest single terminal building that handled passenger check-in and departures during the airport's commercial operation period.
Ground Transport
  • Bus connections to central Göteborg via Hisings Backa
  • Taxi services from the terminal forecourt
  • Private car and rental vehicle access via Route 155
Nearby Hotels
  • Gothia Towers (central Göteborg)
  • Scandic Landvetter (near main Göteborg airport)
  • Quality Hotel Panorama Göteborg
Dining

During its operational years, Säve offered only basic café-style refreshments within the small terminal. Travellers were generally advised to seek dining options in the nearby Hisings Backa district or central Göteborg, which offers a wide range of Swedish and international cuisine.

Traveller Tips
  • Säve is no longer active for commercial passenger flights — verify your departure airport before travelling, as Göteborg Landvetter (GOT) is the main international hub.
  • The surrounding area is industrial and suburban, so plan transport to the city centre in advance.
  • Göteborg's public bus network connects the Säve area to central stations, but frequency can be limited.
  • For general aviation visits, contact the airfield operator directly to confirm current services and facilities.

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Route map (20 destinations)

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Routes

GSE → VBYDC · AT7
GSE → BGYFR · 738
GSE → CIAFR · 738
GSE → MLAFR · 738
GSE → STNFR · 738
GSE → AGPFR · 738
GSE → AHOFR · 738
GSE → ALCFR · 738
GSE → BVAFR · 738
GSE → EDIFR · 738
GSE → MRSFR · 738
GSE → PMIFR · 738
GSE → PSAFR · 738
GSE → ZADFR · 738
GSE → VBYTF · AT7
GSE → BEGW6 · 320
GSE → BUDW6 · 320
GSE → GDNW6 · 320
GSE → TZLW6 · 320
GSE → WAWW6 · 320
GSE → SKPW6 · 320
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Säve Airport
Encyclopaedia

Säve Airport, known as Göteborg City Airport until 2015, is an airport located 5 NM northwest from the centre of Gothenburg, near Säve, on the island of Hisingen, Bohuslän, Sweden. It is located within the borders of Gothenburg Municipality, hence its former name. It was Gothenburg's second international airport, with international scheduled flights from 2001 to 2015. In addition to commercial airlines, the airport was also used by a number of rescue services, including the Swedish Coast Guard.

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