Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Haugesund 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.
Haugesund town itself is unremarkable – their tourist web staff sent me an email with their link saying “see if you can find anything to do” – they weren’t kidding! – Shan
HAU 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 Haugesund Airport (code: HAU).
What to Expect
- A small single-terminal international airport with separate departure halls for domestic and international flights and basic amenities. There’s not much to do at this airport or even in town!
- Weather in western Norway can be unpredictable and rapidly changing, which may affect flights.
- Free WiFi is available to help you pass the time.
Sleeping in Haugesund Airport
We have not yet received any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Haugesund Airport Guide.
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 Hours
Due to the pandemic, the airport terminal is open an hour and a half prior to the first flight and closes after the last arrival/departure.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there is one hotel near Haugesund Airport:
- Park Inn by Radisson Haugesund Airport – A free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Haugesund, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges in the airport.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
The airport’s only dining option is Upper Crust cafe, located airside.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Haugesund Airport. Choose the “FLYHAU” network.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Inside the main entrance, near Check-In and Airside, near the Upper Crust cafe.
Duty-Free & Shopping – There is a Duty-Free store and a Point Kiosk that sells convenience items.
Family Services – Children’s play areas and baby changing rooms are available. Locations: unknown.
Meeting Rooms – Meeting rooms equipped with a whiteboard and projector are available for rent.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Bus
Airport Express Coach (operated by Flybussen) and Kystbussen offer frequent service between the airport and Haugesund city center, coordinated with Ryanair flight arrival and departure times. For route maps, schedules and fares, visit Flybussen or Kystbussen websites.
Car Rentals
On-site car rental agencies include Avis • Europcar • Hertz • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available at the ground transportation area during airport hours of operation. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required. At the time of this update, the estimated one-way fare between the airport and the city center is NOK 350 – 450, and the total trip time is about 15 – 20 minutes.
Last updated: 2024-01-30
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