Car hire Leknes Airport

Set on Lofoten Island, remote from the Norwegian mainland, Leknes Airport serves the town of Leknes with Wideroe flights to three other Nordland towns: Bodoe, Roest and Svolvaer. The flights utilise Dash 8 aircraft and are subsidised by the Norwegian Ministry of Transport. Car hire in Leknes Airport can be arranged online by prior notification.

Leknes Airport facilities

The airport is located a mile from the town centre, with car rental in Leknes Airport or local taxi the only ways to get around, as there are no buses. The terminal here is basic as regards passenger amenities, with snacks and drinks provided at a cafeteria and car parking available on the complex.

Leknes Airport excursions

The village and its under three thousand residents lie in the centre of Lofoten Island, amid stunning natural beauty, although it's not as picturesque as many of the island's traditional coastal fishing villages. The scenery here embraces mountains, stark cliffs, rivers, small lakes and hidden valleys, with many bird species.

Best time to visit

Set north of the Arctic Circle, the proximity of the Gulf Stream protects the island from the ravages of the harsh inland winter weather, although it's still a snowy wonderland in winter. Summers are mild, with the midnight sun shining through the brief season and the polar night descending for several months in winter. Autumn and winter are the wettest seasons.

Car rental in Leknes Airport

Norwegian drivers are competent and considerate, and roads here are generally kept in good condition. Although visiting motorists should take care in winter, as black ice and compacted snow surfaces can cause problems. Norway is an expensive destination, with visitors advised to compare car hire quotes online well in advance to get a good deal.