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Sweden's second-busiest airport serving the Gothenburg region.
Opened
1977
Location
Gothenburg, Sweden
Göteborg Landvetter Airport is the main international airport serving Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city, located approximately 20 kilometres east of the city centre. It is the second-busiest airport in Sweden after Stockholm Arlanda, handling millions of passengers annually with connections across Europe and beyond.
The airport opened in 1977, replacing the older Torslanda Airport as Gothenburg's primary commercial aviation hub. It is operated by Swedavia, the state-owned company that manages Sweden's major airports.
Landvetter serves as a key gateway for both leisure and business travellers in western Sweden, with a broad network of scheduled and charter routes connecting the region to major European and intercontinental destinations.
Terminals
The airport operates a single integrated terminal building designed to handle both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Gothenburg primarily by the Flygbussarna airport express bus service, with taxi and car rental options also available; a rail link has long been planned but not yet completed.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at Landvetter include SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Ryanair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and various charter carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Landvetter replaced Gothenburg's original Torslanda Airport when it opened in 1977.
- ›The airport is operated by Swedavia, the Swedish state-owned airport operator.
- ›It is Sweden's second-busiest airport by passenger traffic after Stockholm Arlanda.
- ›The airport sits roughly 20 kilometres east of central Gothenburg.
- ›A planned rail connection to the city has been under discussion for many years but remains unrealised.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
