Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Alta 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.
the solitary bemused security guard was happy to lock up and let us sleep there, as long as we didn’t go near the news stand and cafe which had a motion sensor. -Niall
ALF 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 Alta Airport.
What to Expect
Alta Airport (code: ALF) serves its passengers in a small, modern terminal with few amenities beyond a small cafe/convenience store. The only saving grace is WiFi to help pass the time. There are no private lounges in this airport.
Sleeping in Alta Airport
As the terminal closes at night, it is not possible to stay overnight. Passengers wanting to stay overnight at the airport are directed to a heated taxi shelter with a bench outside the terminal. The manual heater needs to be reset every hour and, according to at least one reviewer, does not provide enough warmth to ward off the winter cold. Anyone planning to spend the night here should bring a sleeping bag. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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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. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels at Alta Airport. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Alta, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
At the time of this update, pay-per-use lounges were not available. If this information is not correct, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Alta airport for 4 hours. Connect to the “Airport” network and select “FREE”. You will need to register your email address. Once your 4 hours expires, simply log-in again to continue using the free service. You can also choose the paid version if you need more time and faster connection.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
Food & Drinks – There is a cafeteria/gift shop available on the Airside. Hours: 6:00AM – 6:00PM (Mon – Fri) 10:00AM – 6:30PM (Sun). The cafe is close on Saturdays.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Unavailable.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Unavailable.
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 – If you live outside Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland, you can receive a tax refund (6.5 – 8.5% of the purchase price for food purchases, and 12- 19% on other purchases) from affiliated stores in Norway. Ask store staff for the form (when spending more than 315 NOK) and then take your completed Tax Free Form and ID to a refund point at the airport.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 5:30AM – 11:00PM (Mon – Fri) • 5:30AM – 8:30PM (Sat) • 9:00AM – 11:15 PM (Sun).
Airlines
Alta airport is served by the following airlines: Norwegian Air Shuttle • Scandinavian Airlines.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Bus
The Airport Express runs between ALF airport and Alta town center in a 10-minute journey (one way). For schedule and fare information, visit the Snelandia website.
Car Rentals
Onsite car rental agencies include Alta Bilutleie • Avis • Budget • Europcar • Hertz • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available outside of the Arrivals Hall during airport hours of operation. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required.
Alta Airport Photo Gallery 
Last updated: 2024-02-06
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.