Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Bergen Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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No 24 hrs shops anymore and no security anymore but a lot more noise and more people wandering around at night. -a traveller (August 2023)
BGO Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Bergen Airport.
What to Expect
Bergen Airport (code: BGO) has a modern, mid-size, two-level terminal. While described as exceptionally busy, the terminal only hosts approximately a dozen shops, restaurants, bars and cafes, none offering 24-hour service. WiFi is available to help pass the time, and there are reportedly plenty of power outlets to charge mobile devices. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Bergen Airport
According to a reader, travellers are now asked to show their boarding pass to be allowed in the terminal at night. The Airside area is only accessible when security checks open around 4.00 AM, so you will have to spend the night Landside. The airport is described as crowded, meaning that getting a nice place to sleep may be quite challenging. Try to arrive early if you can.
Locations & Seating
Our readers reported a few nice places where you may manage to get some rest. Some sofas with window views were spotted behind some of the terminal’s stores. Sunbeds fixed in a half-reclined position and comfortable seats in the arrivals area were also spotted in the terminal. A café with sofas was also spotted on the ground floor, but several people reported that security doesn’t allow travellers to sleep there at night.
For uninterrupted sleep, a hotel is connected to the airport, and a few others are nearby. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, scroll down to explore more in our Bergen Airport Guide.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The terminal closes overnight. Security screening typically opens around 4:00 AM, with closing times varying after the last scheduled arrival. Travellers holding valid tickets may be allowed to remain inside overnight in limited circumstances, but access is not guaranteed. When doors are closed, the airport advises travellers to contact the operations centre (“Driftssentralen”) using the phone number posted at the terminal entrances.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no designated sleeping areas or quiet rooms. A reader reports that there are nine reclining benches near Gate B15 that may be suitable for resting. (August 2022)
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Bergen Airport:
- Clarion Hotel Bergen Airport – This hotel is connected to the terminal by a covered walkway. Day rooms are available. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Comfort Hotel Bergen Airport – A two-minute walk from the airport. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Scandic Flesland Airport – A four-minute walk to the new terminal. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Bergen Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge you can enter by paying at the door.
- Bergen Lounge – Flesland Lounge (Bergen Lounge) – Location: Airside, International Departures, near Gate E17. Hours: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (NOK 400 per person) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Complimentary access for select business class passengers.
Drinking Water
Drinking water fountains are available in both public and secure areas. Reported locations include International Departures near Gate 11 and Domestic Departures near Gate 17.
Food & Drinks
Food outlets operate on varying schedules, and none are reported to be open 24 hours. Dining options include:
- Landside: Points • The Pizza Baker •
- Airside: BIT • Joe & The Juice • Rabbagast • Yo!
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Not available. If this information is incorrect, click here to update this airport guide.
Mobile Charging
Power outlets are reported near most seats in gate areas, according to traveller feedback. (January 2018)
Showers
Not available. If this information is incorrect, click here to update this airport guide.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Bergen Airport. Connect to the “AIRPORT” network and select “Free.” You will need to enter your email address. Access is provided for four hours, but you can log in again for more free time or pay for a faster service.
Safety & Security
While some of our readers reported the presence of security staff, others said that police are no longer patrolling the area at night. Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who awoke without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs operated by Nordea Bank are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limits, especially when travelling internationally. ATMs are located in both public and secure areas.
Baby Care Facilities – Nursing rooms are available in both domestic and international departure areas. Diaper-changing tables are provided in men’s and women’s washrooms throughout the terminal.
Children’s Play Area – Several small play areas are available in secure areas of the terminal, giving children a place to burn off energy before boarding.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available to passengers travelling on international flights. A modest selection of other shops is available in domestic, international, and public areas.
Police – A police office is located in the public area of the terminal.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Tax Refund – Visitors who live outside Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland may be eligible for a tax refund on purchases made in Norway. Refund services are available through Global Blue and Planet at designated shops, with hours varying by day.
Bus
Bergen Airport provides a few connections to the bus system (the stops are just outside the terminal). Whether you are looking for a local bus to get you to the centre of Bergen or you need to get to the Flesland docks, the airport provides several options. For fares, routes and schedule information, visit the Bergen Airport website. Some routes provide timetables on monitors within the airport.
Car Rentals
On-site car rental agencies include Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Europcar • Hertz • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Light Rail
There is a light rail service between Byparken and Bergen Airport. Tickets can be purchased using the “Skyss Billett” app, at the Light Rail stop, or at the ticket machine in the baggage claim area (credit cards will be accepted). For fares, routes and schedule information, visit the Bergen Airport website.
Ride Sharing
Uber is operating throughout Bergen. A ride from Bergen airport to the city center will cost about NOK 635.
Taxis
Taxis are available at the taxi stand in front of the main entrance. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required. A one-way journey between the BGO airport and the city center takes about 20 minutes.
Last updated: 2026-02-02
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.