Flåm travel guide

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You're Going to Love Flåm

With a population of 500, Flåm is a must-see destination in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Flåm to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Flåm

Flåm in March
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Flåm in March
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Flåm

Plane

Although Flåm doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sogndal Haukasen (SOG), which is located 33 km from Flåm. The shortest flight to Flåm from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 40h 45m.

Train

The train station in Flåm is called Flåm, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Flåm is to pick up a car rental from Oslo, which is about 226 km from Flåm. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.

Plane

Although Flåm doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sogndal Haukasen (SOG), which is located 33 km from Flåm. The shortest flight to Flåm from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 40h 45m.

Train

The train station in Flåm is called Flåm, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Flåm is to pick up a car rental from Oslo, which is about 226 km from Flåm. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.

Airports near Flåm

Airlines serving Flåm

Lufthansa
Good (4,694 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,584 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,270 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,933 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,589 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Flåm

Most booked hotels in Flåm

Flåm Ferdaminne
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, 704 reviews)
$216+
Flåm Marina & Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1717 reviews)
$295+
Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1722 reviews)
$158+
Flåmsbrygga Hotell
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1237 reviews)
$286+
Fretheim Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1417 reviews)
$338+
Hotel Aurlandsfjord
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 448 reviews)
$299+

Renting a car in Flåm

Renting a car in Flåm costs $240 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 63% more expensive than at Sogndal Haukasen.

Expect to pay $7.95 per gallon in Flåm (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $95.39 and $127.19. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Flåm, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Flåm costs $240 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 63% more expensive than at Sogndal Haukasen.

Expect to pay $7.95 per gallon in Flåm (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $95.39 and $127.19. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Flåm, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.