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Stockholm Västerås Airport

Stockholm / Västerås, Sweden
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Routes out
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Destinations
ESOW
ICAO
21 ft
Elevation
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Stockholm's secondary airport serving Västerås and the Mälaren region.

Opened
1935
Location
Västerås, Sweden
Stockholm Västerås Airport (IATA: VST, ICAO: ESOW) is a regional airport located approximately 100 kilometres west of Stockholm city centre, near the city of Västerås in Västmanland County, Sweden. It serves as an alternative gateway to the greater Stockholm area and has historically attracted low-cost carriers due to its lower fees compared to Arlanda. The airport has a single runway and handles both commercial passenger traffic and general aviation, cargo, and training flights. It is one of several airports marketed under the broader Stockholm airport umbrella to international travellers seeking budget travel options. Passenger volumes at Västerås Airport are modest compared to Stockholm Arlanda or Bromma, and the route network has varied significantly over the years depending on which low-cost carriers choose to operate there. Ryanair has been among the most prominent carriers to use the airport at various points in its history.
Terminals
The airport operates a single, compact passenger terminal sufficient for its regional and low-cost traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Bus services connect the airport to Västerås city centre and to Stockholm, with journey times to Stockholm of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Airlines here
Ryanair has historically been the primary commercial carrier operating scheduled services from Västerås Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located about 100 km west of Stockholm city centre near Västerås.
  • ›Ryanair marketed the airport as 'Stockholm Västerås' to attract Stockholm-bound passengers.
  • ›The airport also serves general aviation, cargo operations, and flight training.
  • ›It has a single asphalt runway designated 01/19.
  • ›The airport is owned and operated by Västerås stad (the municipality of Västerås).
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Ryanair
FR

Routes

VST → AGPFR · 738
VST → STNFR · 738
VST → ALCFR · 738

Aircraft operating here

Boeing 737-8003 routes
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City & Place Guide

Viking heritage meets modern Scandinavian life on Lake Mälaren

Stockholm, Sweden's stunning capital, is built across 14 islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. Its medieval old town, world-class museums, and vibrant neighborhoods make it one of Europe's most beautiful and livable cities.

Västerås, located about 100 kilometers west of Stockholm along Lake Mälaren, is one of Sweden's oldest cities and a key Viking-era site. Often overlooked by tourists, it offers a relaxed pace, a charming old quarter, and easy access to Viking burial mounds at Anundshög.

Together these two cities offer a compelling contrast: Stockholm's cosmopolitan energy and Västerås's quieter historical depth, connected by a scenic and convenient rail corridor through the Swedish heartland.

  • •Gamla Stan (Stockholm Old Town) — medieval streets, royal palace, and Nobel Museum
  • •Vasa Museum (Stockholm) — remarkably preserved 17th-century warship raised from the seabed
  • •ABBA The Museum (Stockholm) — immersive tribute to Sweden's most iconic pop group
  • •Anundshög (near Västerås) — Sweden's largest Viking burial mound and ancient rune stones
  • •Västerås Cathedral — striking 13th-century brick cathedral with royal tombs
  • •Djurgården (Stockholm) — green island park housing several top museums and gardens

Getting around: Stockholm has an excellent public transit network of metro (T-bana), trams, buses, and ferries all covered by the SL travel card. High-speed SJ trains connect Stockholm Central to Västerås in roughly 55 minutes, making day trips simple. Within Västerås, buses cover the city efficiently and cycling is very popular. Taxis and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Bolt operate in both cities.

Best time: June through August offers long daylight hours, warm weather, and lively outdoor festivals, making it the ideal time to visit both cities.

Local food: Try classic Swedish dishes like meatballs with lingonberry sauce, gravlax, smörgåsbord spreads, and freshwater crayfish during the August kräftskiva season.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Stockholm Västerås Airport
Encyclopaedia

Stockholm Västerås Airport, also known as Hässlö Flygplats, is a minor international airport located near the city of Västerås, Sweden. The airport is located 110 km (70 mi) west of Stockholm, and is outside of Stockholm County, but is included in STO, the IATA airport code for Stockholm airports. The airport handled a total of 87,925 passengers in 2025, making it Sweden's 16th-busiest airport.

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