Car hire Bardufoss Airport

Mainly a military airport serving the Royal Norwegian Air Force as well as search and rescue flights and Air Force flight training schools, Bardufoss Airport offers two commercial routes to Oslo with Norwegian Air Shuttle and Scandinavian Airlines, one of which is seasonal.

Bardufoss Airport facilities

The airport's single terminal handles its few passengers, providing refreshments, a comfortable lounge and car parking close to the terminal. Other facilities offered here are private pilot training and parachute jumping, and a popular flying club shares the services. Car hire in Bardufoss Airport is available on the complex or can be booked online.

Bardufoss Airport excursions

The village of Bardufoss is located in Troms County, in northern Norway, 70kms south of Tromsoe city. The village is surrounded by deep forests and unspoilt countryside, some of which is protected as national park. Car rental in Bardufoss Airport, named Snowman International Airport since March 2011, gives freedom to explore remote areas like the Lyngen Alps and Reisa National Park.

Best time to visit

Troms County lies on the western coast, which is warmed by the Gulf Stream, with summer temperatures in the 20 to 22?C range. In the sunless winter months, freezes do occur, but not with the ferocity they're known for inland. The summer here is beautiful, with flowers everywhere, although heavy rain and occasional gales are features. As the community is set north of the Arctic Circle, it's an ideal place to view the Northern Lights in February, March and October.

Car rental in Bardufoss Airport

Driving in Norway is on the right and road conditions are generally good, except in remote regions. Norwegian drivers are laid-back so experienced motorists shouldn't encounter any difficulties behind the wheel here. For winter driving, winter tyres are essential and snow chains should be carried. For the best deals, compare car hire prices online.