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About Stavanger
To the west of Norway, on the North Sea coast, the port city of Stavanger is the fourth largest city in the country and is called the 'energy capital'. With its rich oil deposits in the North Sea being discovered and processed in 1969, it has become one of the most important oil cities in the world. Prior to the petroleum industry, the city, known as the fishing and canning center, was the largest sardine fish supplier in Europe in the 1900s; but production and operations in this area is stopped in time. The last factory in the fishing industry was closed in 2002. The largest production facility near the harbor continues its existence today as the Conservation Museum.
Stavanger, a developed industrial city with major oil platforms and related industries, is also attractive with its historical and natural texture peculiar to Norway. There is a large artificial lake in the center of the city. The park, named after the Norwegian poet Alexander Kielland, is the oldest park in the city. Gamle Stavanger, the historic part of Stavanger, hosts wooden houses dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.
The city, which is also a frequent destination for major cruise ships, also hosts major tourist destinations such as the Stavanger Church, the Petroleum Museum, the Conservation Museum, the Rogaland Museum of Art and Tungenes Lighthouse. Stokkavatnet and Preikestolen are interesting natural formations near the city. The city, with its temperate climate effects, is windy and rainy throughout the year. Stavanger Airport is 11 kilometers southwest of the city.
Transportation to Stavanger City Center from Airport
Stavanger Airport
Transportation between Sola Airport and Stavanger city center is generally provided by budget-friendly buses. As an alternative to the buses offering service between the airport and the city center, there are options such as taxi and car rental, but if you do not plan to travel to outside the center, buses can be preferred. You can also take advantage of luxury transfer vehicles and limousines for a pleasant and comfortable transportation from Sola Airport to the center.
Bus
You can travel from Sola Airport to Stavanger city center by using the Flybussen buses. For the passengers landing at Sola Airport, buses are both comfortable and affordable. The distance between Sola Airport and the city center is approximately 14 kilometers, and it is possible to reach Stavanger city center in about 20 minutes. The one-way price for the buses departing from Sola Airport is around 110 Krona. When you buy your ticket as round trip, you only need to pay 160 Krona. Moreover, discounts are applied for children and elderly passengers.
Taxi
As an alternative to the Flybussen buses, you can also travel to the center by using a taxi. When making your selection, remember that taxis are much more expensive options than buses, and you will have to pay an average of 450 Krona at the end of your transportation. Taxis offer service in front of the airport terminal throughout the day just like buses. If you have difficulty in finding a vehicle, you can get information about the hours of the taxis and buses by visiting the information desk at Sola Airport. You can book your taxi in advance by using online booking platforms such as TaxiTender.
Car Rental
You can travel to Sola Airport by renting a car from one of the car rental companies such as Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, Budget and Enterprise. Do not forget to compare the prices of the car rental companies before renting a car.
Private Shuttle
If you prefer private shuttles for traveling from the airport to Stavanger city center, you can reach the city center in about 20-25 minutes by taking advantage of these vehicles. During holidays such as Christmas and Easter, this period may be a little longer. Private shuttles usually accept a single suitcase, but if you have more suitcases, you can contact shuttle drivers in advance. You can come to Stavanger city center by choosing one of the wider shuttles that can carry groups of several people or one of the smaller vehicles with a capacity of only 3 people.
Limousine
After landing at Sola Airport, you can rent a limousine to come to the center with a much more special and unforgettable travel. With limousines, you can be in the center in a short time. This is among the comfortable transportation options.
