Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS)

Kristiansand Airport Kjevik (KRS) operates through a single modern terminal building located 16 kilometers by road from Kristiansand city center in Norway's Agder county, serving as Southern Norway's sole airport with scheduled flights. The compact terminal has undergone multiple major expansions in 1955, 1979, 1994, and most recently 2015, which significantly increased the duty-free shopping area and expanded boarding gate capacity to better accommodate growing passenger traffic. Operated by state-owned Avinor, the facility's streamlined single-terminal design houses all passenger services under one roof, making navigation straightforward for travelers while maintaining efficient operations for carriers including Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Widerøe, KLM Cityhopper, and Wizz Air. The 2015 terminal expansion enhanced passenger amenities throughout the facility, with enlarged duty-free shopping areas capitalizing on Norway's favorable tax-free pricing for international travelers, expanded gate areas reducing congestion during peak periods, and modernized baggage handling systems improving operational efficiency. The terminal provides comprehensive services including restaurants, cafes, and bars offering Norwegian specialties alongside international cuisine, currency exchange facilities, and comfortable waiting areas with charging stations for electronic devices. Future expansion plans include further enlargement of the baggage hall and duty-free shop to accommodate projected growth in passenger numbers at this important regional gateway. Positioned in the Tveit district of Oddernes borough just 8 kilometers by air from the city center, Kristiansand Airport benefits from excellent ground transportation connections including regular bus services, taxis, and rental car facilities located within the terminal building. The airport's strategic location serves not only Kristiansand but the entire Sørlandet (Southern Norway) region, supporting both business travel to the area's industrial centers and tourist traffic to the scenic Norwegian Riviera coastline. The facility's continued modernization ensures it maintains its crucial role connecting Southern Norway with domestic destinations and key European cities, operating year-round despite challenging Nordic weather conditions through comprehensive de-icing capabilities and advanced navigation systems.