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Norrköping Airport

Norrköping, Sweden
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Regional airport serving eastern Sweden's industrial heartland.

Opened
1957
Location
Norrköping, Sweden
Norrköping Airport (IATA: NRK, ICAO: ESSP) is a regional airport located approximately 8 kilometres southeast of Norrköping city centre in Östergötland County, Sweden. It serves as a convenient gateway for business and leisure travellers in the region, complementing larger Swedish hubs such as Stockholm Arlanda. The airport handles a modest volume of passengers, with scheduled domestic and some international charter services. It has historically been used for both commercial aviation and general aviation operations, and the Swedish Air Force has maintained a presence in the area through nearby Bråvalla Air Base, though that base closed in 1999. Due to its regional scale, Norrköping Airport offers straightforward facilities with efficient processing times, making it a practical option for travellers in eastern Sweden who wish to avoid the larger Stockholm airports.
Terminals
The airport operates a single, compact terminal building designed to handle regional passenger volumes efficiently.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between Norrköping Airport and the city centre is available via bus services and taxi, with the journey taking approximately 15–20 minutes.
Airlines here
The airport has been served by carriers including BRA (Braathens Regional Airlines) offering domestic Swedish routes, though schedules have varied over the years.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 8 km southeast of Norrköping city centre.
  • ›Primarily serves domestic Swedish destinations with some seasonal charter flights.
  • ›The airport has a single paved runway suitable for regional jet and turboprop operations.
  • ›Norrköping is known as an industrial and textile heritage city, influencing business travel demand.
  • ›General aviation and flight training activities complement scheduled commercial services at the airport.
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Route map (1 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Finnair
AY
Flybe
BE

Routes

NRK → HELAY · AT7
NRK → HELBE · AT7

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 722 routes
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City & Place Guide

Sweden's industrial heritage city bursting with art and nature

Norrköping is a mid-sized city in eastern Sweden, roughly 160 kilometres southwest of Stockholm, known for transforming its 19th-century textile mills into a vibrant cultural district along the Motala River. The colourful, well-preserved industrial landscape has earned the city the nickname 'Sweden's Manchester.'

Beyond its heritage, Norrköping offers world-class museums, a charming pedestrian centre, and easy access to the coastal archipelago of the Östergötland islands. The city has a lively student population thanks to Linköping University's campus here, keeping the café and nightlife scene energetic year-round.

  • •Industrilandskapet — scenic riverside mill district turned cultural hub with galleries and restaurants
  • •Norrköpings Konstmuseum — major art museum with strong Swedish 20th-century collection
  • •Kolmårdens Djurpark — renowned zoo and wildlife park a short drive north of the city
  • •Louis De Geer Konserthus — striking concert hall inside a restored paper mill
  • •Visualiseringscenter C — interactive science center with a dome theater and data-visualization exhibits
  • •Rock Carvings of Himmelstalund — Bronze Age petroglyphs among Scandinavia's richest sites

Getting around: Norrköping is compact and walkable in the centre; the city also runs a tram network (Östgötatrafiken) that is the main public transit option alongside local buses. Regional trains connect the city frequently to Stockholm, Linköping, and Gothenburg via SJ rail. Taxis are widely available and apps like Bolt operate locally; cycling is popular thanks to flat terrain and dedicated lanes.

Best time: Late May through August offers the best weather, long daylight hours, and access to outdoor festivals and archipelago boat trips.

Local food: Try traditional Swedish husmanskost such as fried herring with mashed potatoes, sample locally brewed craft beers along Industrilandskapet, and don't miss a classic Swedish fika with cardamom buns at one of the riverside cafés.

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Norrköping Airport
Encyclopaedia

Norrköping Airport is an airport situated around 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from the city center of Norrköping, Sweden. In 2019, it saw 103,298 passengers.

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