Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Karlstad 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.
I was kicked out by the security. I was tired and needed some sleep, and may well had accepted the floor in the briefing room, but no… hell, had to spend the night on a very hard bench outside the terminal building – Attila
KSD 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 Karlstad Airport.
What to Expect
The tiny terminal at Karlstad Airport (code: KSD) handles regional and seasonal flights. Facilities include a landside bistro, an airside bar, a small duty-free shop, and free WiFi.
Sleeping in Karlstad Airport
It is not possible to spend the night here as the airport operates on a limited schedule, in accordance with planned flights. For uninterrupted sleep, a hotel is nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
Covid-19 Update
Some airport reviews and tips in this guide and elsewhere on the site were written before March 2020 and may no longer be valid. 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 web site for current information.
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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 Karlstad Airport, so you will need to stay in the city (approx. 20 minute drive away). Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Karlstad, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges at Karlstad airport.
Airport WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Karlstad Airport. Connect to the “Airport Free” network.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are not available at the airport. The nearest place to withdraw cash is at Forex Bank 18km away.
Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, baby strollers must be checked. The airport provides strollers that you can borrow up until boarding your flight.
Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area.
Conference Facilities – The airport is equipped to host conferences for up to 40 people, half day and full day rate are available and includes free WiFi and catering.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are not available at the airport. The nearest exchange office is 18km from the airport.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty free shopping is available. Additionally, candy, books and magazines can be purchased from the Bistro Airport. Location: Departure area.
Food & Drinks – The airport’s only dining option is Bistro Airport. Hours: 8:30AM – 4:00PM (Mon-Fri) • Closed (Sat-Sun). Also open 2 hours before charter flight departures. Closed on Saturdays.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
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 – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – Smoking is prohibited inside the terminal. Designated smoking areas are located outside.
Airport Hours
The airport’s hours of operations change depending on the season. Generally, the airport is open from approximately 7:00AM – 4:30PM (Mon-Fri) and closed on Saturdays to Sundays.
Airlines
Karlstad airport is served by the following airlines: Air Leap • Lufthansa • Norwegian • TUI.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies offer services onsite: Avis • Europcar • Hertz • Sixt. Reservations should be made in advance in order to pick up the keys to your rental car at the airport.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Shuttle
Värmlandstrafik offers an on-demand shuttle service between KSD airport and select destinations in central Karlstad. A reservation must be made at least 2 hours in advance if going to the airport, and at least 1 hour before landing at the airport. The trip between the airport and the city center lasts approximately 15 minutes. For routes, fares and reservations, visit the Värmlandstrafik website.
Taxis
Taxis are available at the ground transportation area. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required. At the time of this update, one-way fare between the airport and central Karlstad is SEK 360.
Last updated: 2022-10-28
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, are 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 web sites. 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.
