How to find cheap flights to Hammerfest Airport (HFT)
£261 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Hammerfest Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to HFT, the lowest fare is £129.
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Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to lock in the lowest price on tickets to Hammerfest, where Hammerfest Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines tend to offer some great early bird deals.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Hammerfest. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes can often save you money. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Hammerfest Airport.
Best time to go to Hammerfest
If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to HFT.
June is the most popular month for flights to HFT. Travel then if you're eager to see Hammerfest at its busiest and best.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Book your plane tickets to Hammerfest then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the type of conditions you want to get away in. Hammerfest is warmest in July, averaging between 7ºC and 16ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in February, when they range from -11ºC to 0ºC.
With eight days of rain on average, July is the driest month in Hammerfest.
The wettest time of year is March. Travel then and you can expect to get around 17 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Hammerfest Airport (HFT): What you need to know
Ditch the layovers and take a direct flight to Hammerfest Airport. Wideroe flies straight to Hammerfest.
Wideroe is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 6% of its flights into this hub land as planned, making it a smart choice when booking your HFT plane ticket.
HFT is located in the UTC+1 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Hammerfest Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to HFT:
Travel beyond Hammerfest and explore places you won't find on typical itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a car hire in HFT from Hertz.
Getting to central Hammerfest from Hammerfest Airport (HFT)
Central Hammerfest is about 3 kms (2 miles) from HFT.
After landing from your flight to HFT, the drive to the centre takes around 5 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 15 minutes.
Hammerfest is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Hammerfest highlights
Put these major attractions high on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Hammerfest:
Tyven Trail Head: The perfect spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kms (1 mile) south-east of the city centre.
Svartvannet Foss: Looking for more reasons to visit Hammerfest? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 2 kms (1 mile) east of the city centre.
How to get to Alta from Hammerfest Airport (HFT)
The nearby city of Alta is about 145 kms (90 miles) from HFT. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab usually takes around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Allow for a journey time of roughly 2 hours 15 minutes when making your way to Alta on public transport.
Travelling from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) to Lakselv
Lakselv is around 88 kms (55 miles) from Hammerfest Airport. If that's where you're going, the ride by public transport takes about 3 hours.
The drive time to Lakselv is roughly 2 hours 15 minutes.
Explore more of Norway
There's a whole lot more to experience in Norway, starting with Tromso. Tromso Fjords, Dark spot for Aurora and Aurora View Point are must-sees in this city, which is about 209 kms (130 miles) south-west of Hammerfest. Tromso/Langnes Airport (TOS) is the major airport in Tromso.
Alta is another standout destination in Norway and is roughly 80 kms (50 miles) south of Hammerfest. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre, Alta Church and Nordlyskatedralen. Alta Airport (ALF) handles most flights into this city.
Roughly 241 kms (150 miles) east of Hammerfest, Vadso brings even more to your adventure. Great reasons to visit include Vadsø View by horse, Church of Arctic Sea and Vadsø Museum - Ruija kvenmuseum, Varanger museum.