Cheap flights from Aarhus (AAR)

Tirstrup's small terminal serving Denmark's second city

Aarhus Airport, also known as Tirstrup, lies roughly 36 km northeast of central Aarhus. It's a smaller secondary airport for Denmark's second city, with most Aarhus traffic actually routed through nearby Billund. SAS handles Copenhagen shuttle flights, while seasonal charters reach the Mediterranean. A dedicated airport bus connects the terminal to central Aarhus in around 45 minutes.

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Airlines flying from Aarhus (AAR)

Major carriers: SAS, DAT. Low-cost carriers: Ryanair.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Aarhus?
AAR is the IATA code for Aarhus Airport at Tirstrup. However, many travellers from Aarhus use Billund Airport (BLL) about 100 km southwest, which has more international routes. Flightmussy lets you check both AAR and BLL fares side by side in a single search, free and without signup.
How do I get from Aarhus Airport to the city center?
A dedicated airport bus connects Aarhus Airport with central Aarhus in around 45 minutes, timed to arriving and departing flights. Taxis are available but expensive. Some travellers prefer Billund Airport instead, which has better road links and a wider route network despite being further away.
Which airlines operate from Aarhus Airport?
SAS provides the main scheduled service to Copenhagen, while DAT handles selected Scandinavian routes. Seasonal charter operators add summer Mediterranean and Canary Islands flights. The route map is intentionally compact compared with Billund. Flightmussy aggregates all carriers and shows the cheapest dates across 12 months.
When should I book flights from AAR?
For Copenhagen shuttles, last-minute booking is usually fine because fares stay stable. For summer charter routes to Spain, Greece, or Turkey, booking 8 to 12 weeks ahead delivers the best prices. The Flightmussy fare heatmap highlights the cheapest weeks across the next year in one view.

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