How do I get from Tromsø airport to Sommarøy?

Bus 420 to Sommarøy: NOK 50 for one traveler, 81–97 min. It leaves you at Sommarøy, the stop in the village. Bus 420 leaves the airport stop on the Kvaløya side of Flyplassvegen at 12:43 and 16:32 on weekdays and 16:01 on Sunday, none on Saturday, for NOK 50.

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1 way to Sommarøy

For Tromsø generally we recommend the Bus 42 or 40 to the city centre; for Sommarøy the answer changes.

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Bus 420 to Sommarøy

420 · Svipper, the Troms county authority; run by Tide Tromsø

81–97 min ride12:43–16:32, Monday to Friday; Sunday 16:01 only

The city bus stop on FlyplassvegenSommarøy

NOK 50total for 1 adultNOK 50 eachBuy ticketOn Svipper, the Troms county authority

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. The city bus stop on Flyplassvegen, on the side for Kvaløya

The same one-zone single as in town, NOK 50 (children and over-67s NOK 25): Sommarøy is in the Tromsø fare zone. It is valid 90 minutes and may run out on the way, as long as it was valid when you boarded.

Hours. Weekdays 12:43 and 16:32 from the airport; Sunday a single bus at 16:01; none on Saturday.

Price for every party size · Fare source

Bus 420 leaves the airport stop on the Kvaløya side of Flyplassvegen at 12:43 and 16:32 on weekdays and 16:01 on Sunday, none on Saturday, for NOK 50.

Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from Tromsø Airport into Tromsø

Your destination

Straight there.

A fishing village on small islands off the west coast of Kvaløya, about 80 minutes from the airport on bus 420, inside the Tromsø bus fare zone.

Tromsø Airport

Follow the signs

The city bus stop on Flyplassvegen

Bus 420 to Sommarøy · 81–97 min

Sommarøy

Bus 420 to Sommarøy serves Sommarøy. Bus 42 or 40 to the city centre does not.

Arriving late?

Not everything runs around the clock: the Bus 420 to Sommarøy runs 12:43–16:32, Monday to Friday; Sunday 16:01 only. That night service runs on some nights only, so check the day you land; on the others nothing runs to the center in those hours. and the board keeps only what is running.

From arrivals to Sommarøy

Find the stop

The city bus stop on Flyplassvegen. Follow the signs from arrivals.

Choose Bus 420 to Sommarøy

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

Arrive at Sommarøy

81–97 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the Bus 42 or 40 to the city centre stop at Sommarøy?

No. It runs to Nerstranda on bus 42.

Does the Airport Express bus to Prostneset stop at Sommarøy?

No. It runs to Prostneset.

What if my flight arrives late?

Is Sommarøy in Tromsø?