Flight and Travel information to Haugesund Norway

Haugesund lies on the shipping route roughly halfway between Bergen and Stavanger in the magnificent southwestern fjord area of Norway. Haugesund Airport (HAU) lies only 6 miles away. The town hosts an important August Film Festival and is also a congress centre.
Currently the only low cost airline flying direct to Haugesund airport is Ryanair, see the Ryanair website for the latest fares. For a low cost alternative, also check out flights to Bergen.

Travel from Haugesund Airport (HAU), Norway

Haugesund airport lies on Karmøy Island on the west coast, just 8 miles SW of Haugesund and south of Bergen. The terminal has a cafeteria, large kiosk, toilets, luggage lockers.
Taxis	Various companies available. Fares to town cost from around £25.
Bus	A shuttle bus transports Ryanair flight passengers to Haugesund, this bus connects with the Stavanger and Bergen buses leaving from Haugesund Flotmyr bus terminal.
Ferry	Express boats operate between Stavanger - Haugesund - Bergen several times per day.

Quick Guide to the Sights of Haugesund A good starting point for touring the stunningly beautiful Hardangerfjord and Boknafjord.
Haugesund is the ancestral home of Marilyn Monroe and a statue of her can be found on the quay.
Town Hall - Imposing pink building completed in 1931.
Haugesund Art Gallery - One of the leading modern art galleries of Norway.
Karmsund Folk Museum - History of local seafaring and fishing.
Karmoy - Local island with lovely old town of Skudeneshavn, accessible by the huge arched bridge from Haugesund.

The list of destinations and routes can change, this page was last updated on 14 July 2010.