Cheap flights from Ålesund (AES)

Gateway to the western Norwegian fjords and Sunnmøre coast

Ålesund Airport sits on the island of Vigra, about 17 km northwest of central Ålesund, and serves as the main air link to the Sunnmøre region and the Geirangerfjord. SAS, Norwegian and Widerøe operate the bulk of departures, with daily flights to Oslo, Bergen and Copenhagen plus seasonal European routes. KLM links the airport to its Amsterdam hub for onward long-haul connections.

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Airlines flying from Ålesund (AES)

Major carriers: SAS, Norwegian, Widerøe, KLM. Low-cost carriers: Norwegian.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ålesund?
January and November tend to be the cheapest months out of AES, with shoulder-season fares to Mediterranean sun routes dropping noticeably. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap surfaces the exact week within each month where prices on routes like AES-AGP or AES-ALC bottom out.
Which airlines fly out of AES?
Ålesund is served primarily by SAS, Norwegian and Widerøe on domestic routes to Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim. KLM operates the daily Amsterdam connection, while seasonal charters add summer Mediterranean coverage. Flightmussy lists all of them side-by-side without account signup.
How far is Ålesund Airport from central Ålesund?
The airport sits on Vigra island roughly 17 km northwest of the city centre. The Flybussen coach links AES to downtown in about 25 minutes via the Ellingsøy and Valderøy subsea tunnels, and taxis cover the same route in similar time.
How early should I book a flight from AES?
For domestic Norwegian routes, 4-6 weeks ahead is usually enough; for European leisure routes, 8-12 weeks ahead is safer. Flightmussy is free and signup-free, so you can re-check the same query daily and watch the 12-month heatmap to time the booking.

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