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Moskenes, Norway

Moskenes, Norway — town in Norway. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type Town

Why go

  • Served by Røst Airport (RET).

History

Moskenes, Norway is a town in Norway. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Airports

Leknes Airport (LKN) 33 km to the centre
Leknes, 18, NO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Widerøe) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Bodo, Røst, Svolvær (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Røst Airport (RET) 61 km to the centre
Røst, 18, NO — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Widerøe) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Bodo, Leknes (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
  • Widerøe WF (Dash 8-100, Dash 8-200) · 2 routes: Bodo, Leknes

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Reine hurtigbåtkai
Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Rostad hurtigbåtkai
Ferry terminal · 3.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Moskenes
Ferry terminal · 4 km from the centre · Torghatten Nord
Outdoor
Moskenes Fergekai
Ferry terminal · 4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Vindstad hurtigbåtkai
Ferry terminal · 4.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Kirkefjord hurtigbåtkai
Ferry terminal · 7.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Reine hurtigbåtkai – Vindstad hurtigbåtkai
Ferry route · Reinefjorden
Outdoor
Reine hurtigbåtkai – Kirkefjord hurtigbåtkai
Ferry route · Reinefjorden
Outdoor
Vindstad hurtigbåtkai – Reine hurtigbåtkai
Ferry route · Reinefjorden
Outdoor
Kirkefjord hurtigbåtkai – Reine hurtigbåtkai
Ferry route · Reinefjorden
Outdoor
Nusfjord - Ballstad
Ferry route · Ballstadgutt
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Moskenes - Værøy
Ferry route
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Bodø - Moskenes
Ferry route · Torghatten Nord AS
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Røst Airport (RET). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RET has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Bodo, Leknes). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Reine hurtigbåtkai, 0.5 km); routes include Reine hurtigbåtkai – Vindstad hurtigbåtkai, Reine hurtigbåtkai – Kirkefjord hurtigbåtkai, Vindstad hurtigbåtkai – Reine hurtigbåtkai.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Moskenes, Norway. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail