# AES — Ålesund Airport > Machine-readable reference for AES. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/aes HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/aes Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/aes.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AES.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-19T07:48:19.653+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Ålesund Airport - IATA: AES - ICAO: ENAL - City: Ålesund - Country: NO (NO) - Timezone: Europe/Oslo - Distance from city: 18 km (11 mi) northwest of Ålesund - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 0.7M - Official website: https://avinor.no/en/airport/alesund-airport/ ## Overview Welcome Ålesund Airport, nestled on the island of Vigra, transforms a mundane airport transfer into a scenic road trip. With its intimate size and proximity to the city, this airport's charm is as much about scenic arrival and departure logistics through Norway's underwater tunnels as it is about the passenger experience. Located just 18 kilometers from Ålesund, the journey here takes you under the waves, making it a memorable start or end to your travels. At a glance Managing around 700,000 passengers annually, Ålesund Airport is compact yet efficient. Despite having only one terminal, it serves three major airlines: Norwegian Air Shuttle, Widerøe, and Scandinavian Airlines. The airport doesn’t act as a hub but offers essential amenities and services to cater to domestic and short international routes. Terminals & layout The single terminal, referenced simply as Terminal T, keeps everything close at hand—convenience is king here. From check-in to boarding, the layout is straightforward, minimizing walking and wait times. The simplicity of Ålesund's terminal flows is one of its greatest assets, ideal for travelers who value function over frills. Getting to and from the city Getting… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger terminal** — airlines: Norwegian Air Shuttle, Widerøe, Scandinavian Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/terminals/t ## Dining (2) - **O'Learys** — T · Local · American · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/restaurants/o-learys-t - **Tax Free Shop** — T · Shopping · Duty-Free · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/restaurants/tax-free-shop-t ## Lounges (4) - **KLM Lounge** — T · access: KLM Business Class, Flying Blue Gold, Priority Pass · Open daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/lounges/klm-lounge-t - **Norwegian Lounge** — T · access: Norwegian Business Class, Norwegian Reward Gold, Priority Pass · Open daily from 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/lounges/norwegian-lounge-t - **SAS Lounge** — T · access: SAS Business Class, SAS EuroBonus Gold, Priority Pass · Open daily from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/lounges/sas-lounge-t - **Widerøe Lounge** — T · access: Widerøe Business Class, Widerøe Frequent Flyer, Priority Pass · Open daily from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/lounges/wider-e-lounge-t ## Shops (4) - **O'Learys** — T · Food & Beverage URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/shops/o-learys-t - **Souvenirs** — T · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/shops/souvenirs-t - **Tax Free** — T · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/shops/tax-free-t - **Travel Essentials** — T · Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/shops/travel-essentials-t ## Parking (7) - **Accessible Parking** — next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/parking/accessible-parking - **EV Charging Stations** — next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/parking/ev-charging - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · $15.00/day, $2.00/hr, $90.00/week · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/parking/long-stay-parking - **Official Off-Site Shuttles** — varies URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/parking/off-site-shuttle - **Remote Parking** — Remote · $10.00/day, $1.50/hr, $60.00/week · 1 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/parking/remote-parking - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · $20.00/day, $3.00/hr, $120.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/parking/short-stay-parking - **Valet Parking** — Valet · $30.00/day, $5.00/hr, $180.00/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (4) - **Airport Bus** — Bus · 30-40 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/transport/bus - **Rideshare Services** — Rideshare · 20-30 min · .},{ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/transport/rideshare - **Hotel Shuttles** — Shuttle · 30-40 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/transport/shuttle - **Taxi Services** — Taxi · 20-30 min · Around NOK 500 from Ålesund Airport to Ålesund city centre[https://airmundo.com/en/alesund-airport/taxi/] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aes/transport/taxi ## Insider tips - _Time_: Arrive 1.5–2 hours early for domestic flights and 2–3 hours for international flights during peak seasons. - _Insider_: Prebook your ground transportation; this small market airport doesn't always have last-minute options. - _Local_: Embrace the unique experience of the underwater tunnel drive to Vigra, it's part of the journey. - _Avoid_: Customs and baggage re-checks between international and domestic flights are not always smooth; verify requirements in advance. - _Quiet_: The airport's free Wi-Fi ensures you can work or stream without disruption, a perk if you're delayed. - _Money_: Use online check-in to save time and sidestep potential queues, enhancing your small-airport experience. - _Insider_: The airport's simple layout makes for an efficient same-day connection site; ideal when time is tight. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/AES.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/aes/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/aes/departures — HTML page with live departures