How to find cheap flights to Hammerfest Airport (HFT)
Currently, £159 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Hammerfest Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to HFT for £242.
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Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Hammerfest, where Hammerfest Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Hammerfest. This will show you every airport around your departure and arrival points.
If you're not in a hurry to get to Hammerfest, consider taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Hammerfest Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Hammerfest
To find the cheapest month for flights to HFT, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
September is the most popular month for flights to HFT. Travel then if you're eager to experience Hammerfest at its liveliest.
The quietest time of the year to go is August. Book your plane tickets to Hammerfest then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
Check the weather before travelling. July is the warmest time of year in Hammerfest, averaging between 7ºC and 16ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -9ºC to 0ºC.
June often brings more sun than cloud. With eight days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Hammerfest.
The wettest time of year is March. Visit then and you'll likely get around 17 days of rainfall.
Flying to Hammerfest Airport (HFT): What you need to know
Reach Hammerfest faster with a direct Wideroe flight to Hammerfest Airport.
Think about booking your HFT plane ticket with Wideroe. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 6% of flights into this airport showing up on time.
When you land at HFT, you'll be in the UTC+1 timezone.
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to HFT. Choose any of these hotels close to Hammerfest Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Hammerfest Airport has an on-time rating of 64%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Hammerfest from Hammerfest Airport (HFT)
The distance from HFT to central Hammerfest is about 14 kms (9 miles).
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to HFT, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 20 minutes.
Hammerfest has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Hammerfest highlights
Put these popular sights high on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Hammerfest:
Svartvannet Foss: Around 2 kms (1 mile) east of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Struve Geodetic Arc: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 0.80 kms (0.50 miles) north of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Hammerfest experience.
How to get to Alta from Hammerfest Airport (HFT)
The nearby city of Alta is about 145 kms (90 miles) from HFT. Heading to the centre by taxi or ride-share takes around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Allow for a journey time of 2 hours 15 minutes or so when making your way to Alta on public transport.
Travelling from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) to Lakselv
Located about 88 kms (55 miles) away, Lakselv is another city within easy reach of Hammerfest Airport. It takes around 3 hours to make the journey on public transport from HFT.
It takes 2 hours 15 minutes or so to drive to Lakselv.
Explore more of Norway
There's a whole lot more of Norway ready to be uncovered. Around 209 kms (130 miles) southwest of Hammerfest, head for Tromso. What not to miss? Begin with Tromso Fjords, Aurora View Point and Tromsdalstinden. The closest airport to this city is Tromso Langnes Airport (TOS).
Another city in Norway that earns its place on your itinerary is Alta. From Hammerfest, it's roughly 80 kms (50 miles) south and serves up highlights like Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre and Alta Church. Add a stop at Cathedral of The Northern Lights too. Alta Airport (ALF) is the key arrival point for this city.
About 241 kms (150 miles) east of Hammerfest, Vadso is worth a detour. Good reasons to visit include Vadsø Museum - Ruija kvenmuseum, Varanger museum, Bergstien fjellanlegg and Varanger Museum Esbensengården - Vadsø.