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 20 miles 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 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Flåm is to pick up a car rental from Oslo, which is about 140 miles 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 20 miles 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 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Flåm is to pick up a car rental from Oslo, which is about 140 miles from Flåm. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.

Airports near Flåm

Airlines serving Flåm

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,259 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,991 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,581 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 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, 714 reviews)
$236+
Flåm Marina & Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1729 reviews)
$295+
Vangsgaarden Gjestgiveri
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1743 reviews)
$160+
Flåmsbrygga Hotell
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1243 reviews)
$318+
Fretheim Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1438 reviews)
$340+
Hotel Aurlandsfjord
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 454 reviews)
$345+

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, 62% more expensive than at Sogndal Haukasen.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. 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, 62% more expensive than at Sogndal Haukasen.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Flåm, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.