✈️ Getting to Stavanger
Stavanger is a compact and accessible destination with excellent flight connections and infrastructure.
🛫 Stavanger International Airport (SVG)
Distance to venue: 15 minutes from IMI Forum
Distance to city center: 15 minutes
Daily flights: Up to 60 flights including:
Amsterdam3–5/day
Copenhagen4–7/day
London3/day
Frankfurt1–2/day
Oslo15–30/day
🛂 Visa & Entry Requirements
Most travelers enjoy visa-free entry to Norway, but check requirements for your specific nationality.
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EU/EEA Citizens
- Visa: Not required
- Stay: Up to 90 days
- Document: Valid ID card or passport
- Work rights: Full access
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Schengen Area
- Visa: Not required
- Stay: Up to 90 days in 180-day period
- Document: Valid passport
- Note: Norway is part of Schengen
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Other Countries
- Visa: May be required
- Fee: €80 (if required)
- Apply: Online or at embassy
- Processing: 2-4 weeks
📋 Visa Resources:
- Countries that do NOT need a visa - Complete list of visa-free countries for Norway
- Official Norway Visa Application - Apply online through UDI (if you need a visa)
- Conference Letter: ECCNA 41 can provide invitation letters for visa applications
🎒 Travel Preparation
Essential information to help you prepare for your trip to Norway.
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Currency & Payments
- Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
- Cards: Widely accepted everywhere
- Cash: Rarely needed
- ATMs: Available at airport and city
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Weather & Climate
- July temperature: 15-20°C (59-68°F)
- Weather: Mild summer, possible rain
- Clothing: Layers recommended
- Daylight: ~18 hours in July
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Practical Info
- Plugs: Type C & F (European)
- Voltage: 230V, 50Hz
- Language: Norwegian (English widely spoken)
- Emergency: 110 - (Fire), 112 (Police), 113 (Medical)
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Communication
- WiFi: Free in hotels, cafes, venues
- Mobile: EU roaming included for EU citizens
- SIM cards: Available at airport
- Country code: +47
🚌 Airport Transport
Multiple options to get from Stavanger Airport to your hotel or the venue.
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Airport Shuttle (Boreal)
- To IMI Forum (venue): 15–20 minutes
- To city center: 15 minutes
- Frequency: Regular departures
- Stop: Tjensvollkrysset (6 min walk to venue)
Book Airport Shuttle
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Taxi & Ride-sharing
- To venue: 15–20 minutes
- To city center: 15 minutes
- Available: 24/7 at airport
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Car Rental
- Drive time to venue: 15 minutes
- Parking: Available at IMI Forum
- Rental desks: At airport arrival hall
- Note: Not necessary for conference
🚍 Getting Around Stavanger
To help you navigate in and around Stavanger, here are useful links to the home page and apps for city bikes, ferries, and buses—including connections to and from Stavanger Airport Sola.
🚌 Kolumbus Transport Links:
- Travel Planner & Route Search - Plan your journey and find routes
- Tickets, Prices and Products - View ticket options and pricing
- Kolumbus App - Official mobile app for travel planning
- Ticket App - Kolumbus Billett - Mobile ticket purchasing app
- How to Buy Tickets - Guide to purchasing tickets
📱 Apps & Resources
Essential apps and resources for your travel and transport needs in Stavanger.
🔗 More Useful Links:
- Airport Shuttle (Flybussen) - Airport to city transport
- UDI - Norwegian Immigration - Visa and entry information
- Visit Stavanger - Official tourism website
- Rome2Rio - Travel planner for taxis, rental cars, and more
