Flying from Bodø puts dramatic nature on your doorstep and useful air links at your fingertips. The city sits in Northern Norway with quick access to the Lofoten and Vesterålen archipelagos, so you can pivot easily between fjords, fishing villages, and bigger hubs across the country and beyond.
Bodø Airport carries the IATA code BOO and is right next to the city center, so door to gate can be just a few minutes. The terminal is compact and efficient, which keeps connections stress free and makes last minute flights from Bodø more realistic than at sprawling hubs. A dense regional network connects smaller communities such as Leknes and Svolvær, while trunk routes link you to Oslo and Tromsø for onward journeys across Norway and internationally. Summer brings extra seasonal options and midnight sun adventures, while winter offers northern lights escapes across the region of Norway. If you want to string multiple stops into one trip, Kiwi.com’s Nomad Search Tool can help you map a creative route through Northern Europe in minutes, then you can fine tune dates and filters to match your plan.
From short scenic hops to domestic hubs and seasonal international links, flights from Bodø cover a wide range. Examples and timings below are approximate and subject to change.
Nonstop flights from Bodø to Oslo take about 1 hour 30 minutes, typically served by SAS and Norwegian. This is the core trunk route for business travelers and anyone connecting to long haul flights. Bodø to Tromsø is about 55 minutes nonstop and is popular for weekend flights from Bodø to chase the aurora in winter or midnight sun in summer. Bodø to Trondheim is roughly 1 hour nonstop, useful for students and travelers connecting to central and western Norway. For Lofoten and Vesterålen, Widerøe links Bodø to Leknes and Svolvær in about 30 minutes, and to Stokmarknes in about 40 minutes. These short hops are favorites for hikers and photographers who prefer flying over long ferry and road journeys. On international routes, Finnair has operated Bodø to Helsinki, giving access to the Baltics and Asia via Finland. Discover Airlines introduced a seasonal direct link between Munich and Bodø with up to two weekly flights from June to October, an easy gateway for travelers from southern Germany and Central Europe. These services are seasonal and subject to change, so always check current schedules when you search. If you need cheap one way flights from Bodø that are not offered as through tickets, Kiwi.com’s self transfer hack can combine separate carriers into a single itinerary, often opening up more travel dates and prices than a traditional search.
Prices swing with the seasons, so timing matters. Summer from June to August is high season around Bodø and the Lofoten area, with more visitors and generally higher demand. Winter from December to February can see fewer departures but attractive deals for northern lights trips.
For domestic Norway routes such as Oslo, Tromsø, or Trondheim, a booking window of roughly four to six weeks can work well for value, while seasonal international links such as Munich may reward booking six to ten weeks ahead. These are general guidelines and subject to change. Turn on Set a Price Alert to track a specific route and date range automatically. You will get a notification when the fare changes, so you can book when you see a price you like without checking every day. If your dates are flexible, start with anywhere search and widen to nearby months to spot shoulder season dips. Planning a multi stop Northern Europe adventure from Bodø to Oslo, then Helsinki, then back via Tromsø or Trondheim is easy with the Nomad Search Tool, which finds an efficient order for your cities and dates. For more creative options including self transfer, explore Kiwi.com’s Travel Hacks to see tactics such as throwaway tickets and hidden cities used responsibly.
Bodø is straightforward to navigate on departure day. Here is what to expect at the airport and how to get there smoothly.
Bodø Airport BOO is located very close to the city center. City bus lines 1 and 4 connect the terminal with central Bodø, with services typically from around 05:40 to 00:10. Daytime headways are about every 15 minutes until early evening, then less frequent later at night, and the ride takes roughly 5 minutes. Taxis wait outside the terminal for a five minute trip into town, and car hire desks from major brands including Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt are inside the terminal. Facilities include lounges, family areas and assistance for passengers with reduced mobility. Service times and facilities are subject to change. Air service is a mix of regional and trunk routes. Widerøe focuses on short field regional links such as Leknes, Svolvær and Stokmarknes, while SAS and Norwegian connect Bodø with Oslo and other domestic hubs. Finnair has operated flights to Helsinki, and Discover Airlines added a seasonal Munich connection with up to two weekly flights from June to October. Helicopter services by Lufttransport connect nearby islands such as Værøy. Routes and frequencies can change with the season. When your plan involves separate tickets, Kiwi.com combines flights into a self transfer itinerary so you can reach destinations not offered as a single ticket. Add the Kiwi.com Guarantee for peace of mind. If carrier changes stop your trip, the Guarantee includes Disruption Protection with instant compensation in Kiwi.com Credit to book a replacement flight or help applying for refunds from carriers, plus automatic check in and 24 or 7 instant chat support. Read more about the Kiwi.com Guarantee and the details of Disruption Protection before you book.