When using the city’s transportation, be aware that there are no maps on most tram stops. To prepare in advance download the local transport app for your smartphone before you start your journey.
Getting downtown:
Landvetter Airport (GOT), which is considered to be Gothenburg’s main airport, is located 15.5 miles (25 km) east of the city. Once your flight to Gothenburg has landed, you have a few options for reaching the heart of the city. The Flygbussarna bus service runs to city every 20 minutes with the journey to the central train station taking 30 minutes. A much cheaper option for getting to Gothenburg city centre is to take the local bus which takes about 45 minutes to reach the destination.
Gothenburg airport overview
Situated 20 km (13 miles) southeast of the city of Gothenburg, Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport is Sweden’s second-largest airport, serving more than 4.3 million passengers per year.
With a spacious and relatively new terminal building, Gothenburg-Landvetter is an efficient airport. Smooth operations make checking-in and boarding a breeze, while quick baggage handling ensures that that your luggage is ready and waiting for you in the baggage claims area. There may not be an extensive range of shops and restaurants to choose from, however, several Internet stations located throughout the terminal offer a good alternative to help the time pass by.
Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport is small, clean, comfortable and user-friendly. Staff members are courteous and extremely helpful, and travelling from the airport to the city (and vice versa) is easy.