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Linköping City Airport

Linköping, Sweden
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Regional Swedish airport serving Linköping and Östergötland.

Opened
1936
Location
Linköping, Sweden
Linköping City Airport (IATA: LPI, ICAO: ESSL) is a regional airport located in Linköping, the fifth-largest city in Sweden and the center of Östergötland County. It serves both commercial passenger traffic and general aviation, and is situated close to the city center compared to many larger international airports. The airport has historically been associated with the Swedish aerospace industry, as Linköping is home to Saab AB's aircraft manufacturing operations, and test flights of military and civilian aircraft have been conducted in the region. Passenger operations are relatively modest, primarily serving domestic Swedish routes and some European destinations. Due to its smaller scale, Linköping City Airport offers a straightforward travel experience with limited but functional facilities for passengers.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both arrivals and departures on a small regional scale.
Getting to & from
Bus services connect the airport to Linköping city center, and taxi services are also available.
Airlines here
BRA (Braathens Regional Airlines) has operated routes from Linköping, connecting the city to Stockholm Arlanda and other Swedish destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 6 kilometers from Linköping city center.
  • ›Closely associated with Saab AB's aircraft manufacturing facilities in Linköping.
  • ›Serves as a base for both commercial and general aviation traffic.
  • ›The airport shares airspace activity with Saab's flight testing operations nearby.
  • ›Östergötland County residents use LPI as their primary commercial air hub.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Routes

LPI → AMSKL · EMJ F70
LPI → CPHSK · AT7
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City & Place Guide

Medieval history meets modern innovation in Sweden's aircraft city.

Linköping is a mid-sized city in Östergötland, southeastern Sweden, home to around 165,000 people and one of Scandinavia's leading universities. It balances a well-preserved medieval core with a reputation as a high-tech hub, thanks to major aerospace and defence industries based here.

The city's open-air museum at Gamla Linköping preserves an entire 19th-century town within walking distance of the centre, while the towering medieval cathedral dominates the skyline. Visitors find a relaxed, student-friendly atmosphere with good cafés, cycling paths, and easy day-trip access to the wider Östergötland countryside.

  • •Linköping Cathedral — one of Sweden's oldest and grandest Gothic cathedrals, dating to the 12th century.
  • •Gamla Linköping — a sprawling open-air museum of relocated historic wooden buildings with craft workshops.
  • •Flygvapenmuseum — world-class Swedish Air Force museum with dozens of aircraft on display.
  • •Östergötlands Museum — regional art and history collections in a central riverside setting.
  • •Tinnerö Eklandskap Nature Reserve — ancient oak landscape ideal for hiking and wildlife spotting just outside the city.
  • •Vreta Kloster — Sweden's oldest surviving medieval monastery ruins, a short drive from the city.

Getting around: Linköping is served by direct SJ trains from Stockholm (about 1.5 hours) and Gothenburg. Within the city, an efficient tram line and bus network operated by Östgötatrafiken cover most attractions. Taxis and the Bolt rideshare app are available, and the flat terrain makes cycling the most convenient option for many visitors.

Best time: Late May through August offers the warmest weather, longest daylight hours, and the most outdoor events and activities.

Local food: Sample traditional Swedish husmanskost such as meatballs with lingonberry, locally smoked fish from Lake Vättern, and the regional almond-flavoured Omberg cake found in local bakeries.

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Linköping/Saab Airport
Encyclopaedia

Linköping/Saab Airport, branded as Linköping City Airport, is situated in Linköping, Sweden. The airport is shared between civil aviation and Saab.

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