Göteborg Landvetter Airport

Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) serves Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city and Scandinavia's largest port. Located 25 km east of the city center, it's Western Sweden's international gateway.

The airport has a single terminal with domestic and international operations. Modern, efficient, and easy to navigate.

Note: Gothenburg has a second airport, Gothenburg City (GSE), closer but with limited routes.

Key airlines: SAS, Norwegian, Wizz Air, Ryanair, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, and various European carriers.

GOT is east of Gothenburg:

• To Gothenburg city center: 25 km, 25-30 minutes
• To Gothenburg Central Station: 25 km, 30 minutes
• To Liseberg amusement park: 23 km, 25 minutes
• To Borås: 35 km, 30 minutes

Uber operates in Gothenburg.

• To city center: SEK 450-550 (~$42-52 USD)

Taxis from the rank:

• Fixed price to city: SEK 455 (Taxi Göteborg)
• Book in advance for guaranteed rates

Swedish taxis are expensive but reliable.

Flygbussarna (Airport Coach)

Flygbussarna express buses connect to central Gothenburg:

• Route: Airport → Gothenburg Central Station (Nils Ericson Terminal)
• Journey time: 25-30 minutes
• Frequency: Every 15-20 minutes
• Cost: SEK 119 (~$11) online, SEK 149 at stop
• Hours: Throughout the day to match flights

1. Exit arrivals
2. Bus stop is directly outside
3. Purchase ticket online/app for discount
4. Alight at Central Station

Västtrafik Bus

Local bus 612 is cheaper but slower:

• Route: Airport → Korsvägen → Gothenburg Central
• Journey time: 50-60 minutes
• Cost: ~SEK 50 with Västtrafik app
• Frequency: Every 30 minutes

Type	Daily Rate	Notes
P1 Express	SEK 350/day	Terminal adjacent
P2 Garage	SEK 175/day	Covered, 5-min walk
P3 Long-term	SEK 99/day	Free shuttle

Book online for significant discounts.

GOT has good Scandinavian dining:

Landside:

• Cafés and restaurants
• Convenience stores

Airside:

• O'Learys: Sports bar with food
• Espresso House: Swedish coffee chain
• 7-Eleven: Quick options
• Swedish restaurants

Network: Swedavia Free WiFi

• Cost: Free
• Speed: Excellent
• No registration required

SIM cards from:

• Pressbyrån convenience stores
• Carriers: Telia, Tele2, Tre
• Prices: SEK 200-300 for prepaid with data

ATMs in the terminal.

Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK). Approximately 10.5 SEK = 1 USD.

Note: Sweden is nearly cashless. Cards accepted everywhere; cash rarely needed.

Airside:

• Duty-free (for non-EU destinations)
• Swedish design products
• Travel essentials

Best buys: Swedish design items, Marabou chocolate.

Menzies Aviation Lounge

• Access: Priority Pass, business class, or SEK 395 walk-in
• Amenities: Food, drinks, WiFi, showers

SAS Lounge

• Access: SAS Business, Star Alliance Gold

Hotels near the airport are limited. Most visitors proceed to Gothenburg city (25-30 minutes).

Gothenburg is Sweden's friendliest city—a maritime hub with excellent seafood, world-class theme parks, and a laid-back West Coast vibe:

Top attractions (with travel time from airport):

• Liseberg: 25 min—Scandinavia's best amusement park, stunning Christmas market
• Universeum: 25 min—science center and Nordic aquarium
• Haga: 30 min—charming cobblestone district, cafés, vintage shops
• Gothenburg Archipelago: 45 min to ferry—car-free islands, swimming
• Feskekôrka (Fish Church): 30 min—iconic fish market in church-like building

Museums:

• Gothenburg Museum of Art: 30 min—excellent Scandinavian collection
• Volvo Museum: 20 min—history of Sweden's iconic car brand
• Aeroseum: 15 min—underground aviation museum in bunker

Food & drink:

• Seafood: Gothenburg is Sweden's seafood capital
• Fika culture: Coffee breaks are essential; try a cinnamon bun (kanelbulle)
• Saluhallen: Indoor market hall with food stalls
• Michelin dining: Several Michelin-starred restaurants
• Craft beer: Growing scene, try local breweries

Day trips from Gothenburg:

• Marstrand: 1 hour—picturesque island fortress, sailing
• Southern Archipelago: Ferry from Saltholmen—island hopping
• Gothenburg Botanical Garden: 35 min—one of Europe's largest
• Fjällbacka: 2 hours—charming coastal village, Ingrid Bergman's summer home

Local tips:

• Västtrafik card/app: Get the transit app for buses, trams, ferries
• Tram network: Excellent for getting around the city
• Weather: Mild for Sweden but rainy; bring layers and rain gear
• "Gothenburg humor": Locals are known for their dry wit
• Fika: The Swedish coffee break is a social institution—embrace it
• Cashless society: You may never need cash; cards work everywhere
• Summer: Late June has near-midnight sun; July locals vacation
• Christmas at Liseberg: Magical Christmas market (November-December)
• Avenue: The main shopping street (Kungsportsavenyn)
• Gothenburg is considered more relaxed than Stockholm—the "second city" rivalry is real