# ALF — Alta Airport > Machine-readable reference for ALF. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/alf HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/alf Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/alf.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ALF.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-21T07:20:40.338+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Alta Airport - IATA: ALF - ICAO: ENAT - City: Alta - Country: NO (NO) - Timezone: Europe/Oslo - Distance from city: 4 km (2.5 mi) east of Alta city centre - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: .365M - Official website: https://www.avinor.no/en/airport/alta/ ## Overview Welcome Alta Airport stands out with its Arctic bus stop vibe rather than the sprawling feel of conventional airports. With a single terminal dubbed "T", the airport is a compact and efficient hub tailored for those on the move to the remote wonders of Finnmark. Just 4 km from Alta's city center, it's a favorite jump-off point for Northern Lights chasers and Arctic explorers thanks to its streamlined operations and rapid transitions from aircraft to adventure. At a glance Serving approximately 365,000 passengers per year, Alta Airport is Norway's gateway to Arctic experiences. With one runway, the airport hosts mainly SAS and Widerøe flights. It boasts a straightforward model: minimal but essential services, quick baggage claim, and easy connections to the city. Those familiar with Norway’s rhythm of travel find its small scale a blessing in harsh winter weather, as dependable snow-clearing teams keep operations reliable. Terminals & layout The terminal at Alta Airport, labeled as T, is a model of efficiency. Travelers find bags emerging quickly after landing, allowing seamless connections to pre-booked tours or onward travel. Both domestic and regional flights operate out of this… ## Terminals (1) - **Alta Airport Terminal** — airlines: SAS, Widerøe URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alf/terminals/t ## Dining (2) - **Point/Picnic café** — T · $$ · Varies by day; generally opens before first departure and closes after last flight, e.g. Monday 05:45–21:15 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alf/restaurants/point-picnic-cafe - **Point/Picnic café** — T · Café · Snacks · $ · Monday: 5:45 AM - 9:15 PM
Tuesday: 5:45 AM - 9:15 PM
Wednesday: 5:45 AM - 9:15 PM
Thursday: 5:45 AM - 9:15 PM
Friday: 8:45 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 1:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Sunday: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alf/restaurants/point-picnic-cafe-t ## Shops (2) - **Point/Picnic café** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alf/shops/point-picnic-cafe - **Point/Picnic café** — T · Kiosk URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alf/shops/point-picnic-cafe-t ## Parking (6) - **Accessible Parking** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alf/parking/accessible-parking - **EV Charging Stations** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alf/parking/ev-charging - **Long Stay Parking** — Long stay · 299 kr/day, 0 kr per 10 min/hr, 799 kr/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alf/parking/long-stay-parking - **Remote Parking** — Remote URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alf/parking/remote-parking - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · 299 kr/day, 0 kr per 10 min/hr, 799 kr/week · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alf/parking/short-stay-parking - **Valet Parking** — Valet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alf/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (4) - **Alta Taxi** — Taxi · 6 min · kr 200–240 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alf/transport/alta-taxi - **Local bus service** — Bus · 10–15 min · kr 40–60 (local bus) / kr 80–100 (Flybussen) · Line 42: Hourly · Every day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alf/transport/local-bus-service - **Rental cars** — Car rental · .} URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alf/transport/rental-cars - **Taxi** — Taxi · 6 min (airport–Alta, ~4–5 km) · kr 200–240 (airport–Alta estimate); regional/intercity rides often “thousands of NOK” · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alf/transport/taxi ## Insider tips - _Avoid_: Don't budget much time for food or shopping. The terminal's lone Point/Picnic café is basic, so plan to eat in town before your flight from T. - _Insider_: The small airside seating area offers unobstructed views of the runway and mountains, a hidden gem for those waiting in T. - _Insider_: If you're arriving late for Northern Lights tours, arrange for operators to pick you up directly from the airport to save extra taxi trips. - _Time_: In winter, allow a buffer when traveling to the airport due to icy roads; check in online to avoid twice queuing at T's small check-in area. - _Money_: With significant airport markups, bringing snacks from Alta’s supermarkets is budget-friendly. - _Local_: Consider a quick stroll toward the nearby fjord for a natural break from the minimalist terminal environment. - _Insider_: The baggage claim’s close proximity to the curb makes meeting groups very easy compared to larger airports. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ALF.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/alf/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/alf/departures — HTML page with live departures