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Stavanger Airport, Sola

Stavanger, Norway

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Stavanger Airport, Sola

Stavanger, Norway

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Norway's oil capital gateway serving the North Sea industry.

Opened

1937

Location

Stavanger, Norway

Stavanger Airport, Sola (IATA: SVG, ICAO: ENZV) is the primary commercial airport serving Stavanger and the surrounding Rogaland region in southwestern Norway. It is located at Sola, approximately 14 kilometres southwest of the city centre, and is operated by Avinor, the Norwegian state-owned airport operator. The airport plays a critical role in supporting Norway's offshore petroleum industry, with a significant volume of helicopter traffic serving oil and gas platforms in the North Sea, making it one of the busiest helicopter hubs in the world. Alongside commercial scheduled services, it handles considerable charter and business aviation activity tied to the energy sector. Stavanger Airport served over 4 million passengers annually before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted travel, and it offers connections to major Norwegian cities as well as international destinations across Europe.

Terminals

The airport operates a single modern passenger terminal handling both domestic and international departures and arrivals.

Getting to & from

Flybussen airport express coaches provide regular service between the airport and Stavanger city centre, and local bus routes also connect to nearby communities.

Airlines here

SAS and Norwegian Air Shuttle are the dominant carriers, with additional services from British Airways, KLM, and Lufthansa among other European airlines.

Notable facts

›Stavanger Airport Sola is one of the world's busiest helicopter hubs, serving North Sea oil and gas platforms.
›The airport is operated by Avinor, the Norwegian state-owned airport and air navigation services company.
›It is located in the municipality of Sola, about 14 km southwest of Stavanger city centre.
›The airport first opened in 1937 and has undergone multiple expansions to support growing traffic.
›Rogaland region's status as Norway's oil capital means the airport handles unusually high levels of business and charter aviation.

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Gateway to Norway's oil capital and rugged southwestern fjords

Stavanger Airport, Sola, opened in 1937 and stands as one of Norway's oldest civil airports, serving the country's petroleum industry hub on the southwestern coast. It is the fourth busiest airport in Norway by passenger traffic, connecting Stavanger to major European cities and domestic destinations. The airport plays a critical role for offshore oil workers, business travellers, and tourists exploring the Lysefjord and Preikestolen region.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single integrated terminal handling all domestic and international departures with modern facilities and efficient layout.

Ground Transport

Flybussen airport express bus to Stavanger city centre and surrounding areas
Local Kolumbus bus routes connecting the airport to the region
Taxi services available at the designated rank outside arrivals
Car rental desks from Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and Sixt inside the terminal
Private transfers and hotel shuttles bookable in advance

Nearby Hotels

Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel Stavanger
Clarion Hotel Energy
Scandic Stavanger Airport
Thon Hotel Stavanger
Holiday Inn Express Stavanger

Dining

Inside the terminal, travellers will find a selection of cafés, grab-and-go outlets, and a few sit-down restaurants offering Norwegian and international fare. The airport features bakeries and convenience stores for quick snacks before departure. Stavanger city centre, a short bus ride away, offers excellent seafood restaurants and the vibrant Øvre Holmegate neighbourhood known for its colourful dining scene.

Traveller Tips

Book the Flybussen ticket online in advance to save time and get a slight discount over cash fares.
Arriving during peak oil-industry travel periods can mean busy security lanes — allow at least 90 minutes before departure.
Norway has strict alcohol import limits; check duty-free allowances before purchasing at the airport shops.
If visiting Preikestolen or Kjeragbolten, check seasonal ferry and shuttle schedules as they vary significantly by month.

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

SVG → LHRAA · 319

SVG → CDGAF · E70

SVG → AMSAZ · 737 E90 F70

SVG → CDGAZ · E70

SVG → LHRBA · 319

SVG → KSUBM · ER4

SVG → RIXBT · 735 DH4

SVG → EVEBM · ER4

SVG → GOTBM · ER4

SVG → BLLDX · AT5 SF3

SVG → AALDX · SF3

SVG → SRPDX · SF3

SVG → AGPDY · 73H

SVG → LGWDY · 73H

SVG → OSLDY · 73H 733

SVG → SXFDY · 73H

SVG → WAWDY · 73H

SVG → ALCDY · 73H

SVG → BGODY · 73H

SVG → KRKDY · 73H

SVG → MANDY · 73H

SVG → KEFFI · 75W

SVG → BCNIB · 320

SVG → AMSKL · 737 EMJ

SVG → FRALH · 319 733

SVG → BGORC · 319

SVG → FAERC · 319

SVG → ABZSK · 736 73G

SVG → CPHSK · 321 320 CR9 319 736 738 73G

SVG → EDISK · 738 73W

SVG → FRASK · 733 735 319

SVG → OSLSK · 738 736 73W 73G 73H

SVG → TRDSK · 73W 736 738

SVG → ALCSK · 73H

SVG → ARNSK · S20 736

SVG → BGOSK · 736 73W

SVG → LHRSK · 73W 73G 736 738 73H

SVG → NCLSK · DH4

SVG → TOSSK · 736 73H

SVG → ABZT3 · ER3 J41

SVG → NCLT3 · ER4

SVG → OSLTG · 736 738 73G

SVG → BCNVY · 320

SVG → GDNW6 · 320

SVG → SZZW6 · 320

SVG → KTWW6 · 320

SVG → VNOW6 · 320

SVG → KSUWF · DH3

SVG → ABZWF · DH4

SVG → BGOWF · DH4

SVG → FROWF · DH3

SVG → KRSWF · DH3

SVG → NCLWF · DH4

SVG → TRFWF · DH4 DH3

Aircraft operating here

73H13 routes Boeing 737-6009 routes Airbus A3197 routes Airbus A3207 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q6 routes Boeing 737-8006 routes Boeing 737-7005 routes 73W5 routes Embraer RJ1454 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 84 routes Saab SF340A/B3 routes Boeing 737-3003 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Stavanger Airport, commonly known as Sola, is an international airport located in Rogaland county, Norway. The airport is located 6 NM southwest of the centre of the city of Stavanger inside the neighboring Sola Municipality and serves the Stavanger-Sola-Sandnes area as well as serves as a regional hub for southwestern Norway. It is Norway's third-busiest airport and 9th busiest in the Nordic countries, with both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter traffic for the offshore North Sea oil installations. In addition, the Royal Norwegian Air Force operates Westland Sea King search and rescue helicopters from Sola Air Station.

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