Malmö Sturup Airport

Malmö Airport (MMX), officially Malmö Sturup, serves Malmö and the Skåne (Scania) region of southern Sweden. Located 28 km east of Malmö city center, it's Sweden's fourth-busiest airport and serves as an alternative to Copenhagen across the Öresund Bridge.

The airport has a single terminal handling domestic and European flights. Note that many travelers to Malmö fly into Copenhagen (CPH), which is only 30 minutes away.

Key airlines: Wizz Air (largest), BRA (Swedish regional), and various European carriers.

MMX is east of Malmö:

• To Malmö city center: 28 km, 30-40 minutes
• To Malmö Central Station: 28 km, 30-40 minutes
• To Lund: 35 km, 35-45 minutes
• To Copenhagen: 60 km, 1 hour (or fly into CPH directly)

Uber operates in the region.

• To Malmö center: SEK 400-500 (~$38-48 USD)

Taxis from the rank:

• Fixed rates available
• Expensive by international standards

Flygbussarna (Airport Coach)

Flygbussarna express buses connect to Malmö:

• Route: Airport → Malmö Central Station
• Journey time: 40 minutes
• Frequency: Coordinated with flights
• Cost: SEK 115 (~$11)

Book online for better rates.

Train (via Sturup Station)

Limited train connections; airport bus is more practical.

Copenhagen Alternative

From Malmö Central, trains to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): 35 minutes, very frequent. Many travelers simply fly into Copenhagen.

Type	Daily Rate	Notes
P1 (Short-term)	SEK 280/day	Adjacent
P2 (Long-term)	SEK 130/day	Short walk
P3 (Economy)	SEK 80/day	Shuttle

Book online for discounts.

MMX has limited dining:

Terminal:

• Café/restaurant
• Swedish options
• Basic choices

Small airport; limited options.

Network: Swedavia Free WiFi

• Cost: Free
• Speed: Good
• Easy connection

SIM cards from:

• Limited airport options
• Malmö city (Telia, Tre, Tele2)

ATMs in the terminal.

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

Sweden is nearly cashless; cards accepted almost everywhere.

• Duty-free (limited)
• Swedish products
• Travel essentials

Menzies Aviation Lounge

• Access: Priority Pass, business class, or walk-in
• Amenities: Snacks, drinks, WiFi

Hotels in Malmö city center are 30-40 minutes from the airport.

Malmö is Scandinavia's bridge city—connected to Copenhagen by the Öresund Bridge, with progressive culture, diverse food, and a relaxed Swedish vibe:

Malmö attractions (with travel time from airport):

• Turning Torso: 40 min—iconic twisted skyscraper
• Västra Hamnen (Western Harbour): 40 min—modern waterfront, Turning Torso
• Gamla Staden (Old Town): 35 min—Stortorget square, Renaissance buildings
• Malmöhus Castle: 35 min—Scandinavia's oldest Renaissance castle
• Möllevångstorget (Möllan): 35 min—multicultural market square

Neighborhoods:

• Gamla Staden: Historic center, cafés, shopping
• Möllevången: Diverse, vibrant, great food
• Västra Hamnen: Modern, sustainable development
• Davidshall: Trendy, boutiques, restaurants

Day trips from Malmö:

• Copenhagen: 35 min by train—cross the famous bridge
• Lund: 15 min by train—university town, cathedral
• Helsingborg: 1 hour—ferry to Denmark, castle
• Ystad: 1 hour—medieval town, Wallander connections

Food & drink:

• Falafel: Malmö's unofficial specialty (massive Middle Eastern community)
• Smørrebrød influence: Danish open sandwiches nearby
• Fika: Swedish coffee culture, essential
• Middle Eastern/Balkan cuisine: Möllan has incredible variety
• New Nordic restaurants: Several excellent options

Local tips:

• Copenhagen connection: The Öresund Bridge connects to Denmark; many work across borders
• CPH alternative: Copenhagen Airport often has better connections than MMX
• Very diverse: Malmö has significant immigrant population; reflected in food scene
• Bikeable city: Excellent cycling infrastructure
• Cashless society: You rarely need cash in Sweden
• Malmö Card: Free transit and museum discounts
• Summer: Long days, outdoor dining, parks come alive
• Turning Torso: Can't enter but dramatic from exterior
• The Öresund crossing is remarkable—train or car across the bridge
• Malmö has transformed from industrial city to progressive hub