Transfer to/from - Stavanger airport (SVG)

Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Stavanger airport (SVG)

Transportation

The airport offers a range of public and private transport options connecting the terminal with the city centre and the surrounding industrial and residential areas, such as Sandnes and Forus.

Buses

Flybussen (Airport Express): This dedicated service connects the airport with Stavanger city centre (Byterminalen) and the Fiskepiren harbour area. It operates several routes covering journeys via the Ryfast tunnel, Madla and Stavanger University Hospital (SUS). Services run every 20 to 30 minutes for most of the day. The estimated journey time is 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions and the specific route. Advance ticket purchase via the official website is recommended.

Website: flybussen.no

Kolumbus (Local Transport): The regional transport network provides a more economical alternative. Route 42 is the main service linking the airport with Forus and Sandnes, with onward connections to other parts of Stavanger. The journey to Sandnes typically takes around 30–40 minutes.

Website: kolumbus.no

Rent a Car

Taxis

The taxi rank is located immediately to the left upon exiting the arrivals hall, between the terminal building and the car park. The journey to Stavanger city centre usually takes around 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic.

The airport features “Fast Travel” self-service kiosks both inside the arrivals area and outside next to the taxi rank. These allow you to enter your destination, specify the amount of luggage and select a vehicle (including options with wheelchair access or child seats) in order to view a fixed fare in advance and make a booking by scanning a QR code.

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Latest updates: January 16, 2026

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.

1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.

If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.

If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.

If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.

2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.

Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.

It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.

On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.