How to find cheap flights to Alta Airport (ALF)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Alta Airport is £65. A round-trip plane ticket to ALF right now is £114.
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Around eight months before heading off is a good time to book tickets to Alta, where Alta Airport is located. That's the general recommendation if you want to lock in the cheapest fares.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of landing cheap flights to Alta. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, as well as different prices.
If you aren't in a rush to get to Alta, consider taking a little detour. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Alta Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Alta
January is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to Alta.
To find the cheapest month for flights to ALF, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
June is the most popular month for flights to ALF. It's the perfect time to see Alta at its busiest and best.
Travel in December if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Alta are typically cheaper.
With averages of between 7ºC and 20ºC, July is when Alta is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -14ºC to -2ºC.
Hoping for clearer skies? September is the driest month in Alta, averaging seven days of rain.
March brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 17 days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Flying to Alta Airport (ALF): What you need to know
Fly to Alta in one go. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to Alta Airport:
Scandinavian Airlines is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 78% of its flights into this airport land without being late, making it a smart choice when booking your ALF plane ticket.
Once you arrive at ALF, you'll be in the UTC+1 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Alta Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to ALF:
You can secure a car hire in ALF with leading providers like Hertz, Europcar and Sixt. Hop into the driver's seat and get ready to discover Alta and beyond.
Flights departing from Alta Airport reach their destination on schedule 67% of the time. This measure highlights the airport's performance when it comes to punctuality.
Getting to central Alta from Alta Airport (ALF)
ALF is about 3 kms (2 miles) from central Alta.
You'll reach the centre in around 5 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to ALF.
The trip when using public transport takes about 15 minutes.
The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Alta:
Alta highlights
These top attractions should be high on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Alta:
Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre: Located around 3 kms (2 miles) south-west of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Nordlyskatedralen: This will also be a trip highlight. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.48 kms (0.30 miles) south-west of the heart of Alta.
How to get to Hammerfest from Alta Airport (ALF)
Off to the nearby city of Hammerfest? It's about 137 kms (85 miles) from ALF. Allow around 2 hours 5 minutes to drive there.
Allow roughly 2 hours 20 minutes if you travel to Hammerfest on public transport.
Travelling from Alta Airport (ALF) to Skjervøy
If Skjervøy is where you're travelling to, public transport should take around 7 hours 25 minutes from Alta Airport. This city is about 88 kms (55 miles) from ALF.
The drive time to Skjervøy is roughly 3 hours 15 minutes.
Explore more of Norway
Norway isn't short of places to explore. Venture on to Tromso, located around 177 kms (110 miles) west of Alta. Tromso Fjords, Dark spot for Aurora and Aurora View Point are just the start of its must-sees. Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS) is the city's closest major airport.
Another city in Norway that could easily become a favourite is Harstad. From Alta, it's roughly 290 kms (180 miles) south-west and offers highlights like The path along the sea and Trondenes fort. Add a stop at Folkeparken too.
Make room for new adventures in Hammerfest. Roughly 80 kms (50 miles) north of Alta, Tyven Trail Head, Gammelveien hiking trail-head , Hammerfest, Norway and Svartvannet Foss are a big part of the experience.