Göteborg Landvetter Airport is an airport outside Gothenburg with domestic and international flights operating daily. If you're travelling anywhere in West Sweden, then the chances are high that this is the airport you'll be flying into. But the airport doesn't have to be just a boring and obligatory means of getting from A to B. Between the months of September and April, the airport offers guided visits which, among other things, include a tour of the terminal building, information about the history of the airport, a bus tour of the airfield and a visit to the airport's VIP room.
Göteborg Landvetter Airport in Gothenburg - one of the highlights of Gothenburg Travel Essentials (Read all about Gothenburg here)
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What are the highlights of Gothenburg Landvetter Airport?
There are a number of shops and eateries to explore at the airport before your departure. Browse fashion boutiques, shop the latest gadgets, buy gourmet delicacies or pick up some books and magazines to leaf through on your flight. There's also a pharmacy in case you might have forgotten any medicines or need to buy some ear plugs for the plane. The airport also has several places where you can buy sweets and pre-prepared food or you can sit down and fuel up on coffee or hot food before it's time to take to the skies. Other amenities include a VIP service, currency exchange bureaus, cash machines, a play area, priests, the police and tourist information. There are a number of places to stay in close proximity to the airport, including hotels, B&Bs and youth hostels.
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Good to know about Gothenburg Landvetter Airport
You can fly to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport from cities such as London, Manchester and Edinburgh and there are several departures to Stockholm per day if travelling within Sweden. Regular buses operate between the airport and Landvetter Resecentrum in Härryda, and the trip to Landvetter takes just 20 minutes from central Gothenburg. Alternatively you can book a taxi for greater flexibility. If you're coming down by car there are express parking spots both indoors and outdoors where you can park right by the terminal building for pick-ups and drop-offs, as well as several long-term car parks. All of the car parks have CCTV monitoring at both the entrances and exits. Several car rental companies have offices here too, making it easy to pick up and drop off your rental car at the airport.
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Göteborg Landvetter Airport in Gothenburg
Location: Göteborg Landvetter Airport, 438 80 Landvetter, Sweden
Phone: +46 101 093100
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