Trondheim Airport Værnes (TRD)

Arriving internationally at Trondheim Airport involves passing through passport control (if arriving from outside the Schengen area), baggage collection, and customs clearance before exiting into the public arrivals hall.

• Disembark into Terminal B and follow overhead signs to the international arrivals area.
• Passengers arriving from non-Schengen countries must clear passport control, whereas Schengen arrivals proceed straight to baggage reclaim.
• Collect checked baggage from the assigned carousel in the baggage reclaim zone.
• Pass through customs clearance; select the green channel if you have nothing to declare, or the red channel if carrying goods over duty-free limits.
• Exit into the main public arrivals hall, where ground transport and terminal services are located.

• Train

  SJ Norge

  Regional trains connect Trondheim Airport station (Trondheim lufthavn) directly to Trondheim Central Station (Trondheim S).

  Time:

  roughly 35-40 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically 45-100 NOK

• Train

  Værnesekspressen

  Dedicated express buses run directly between the airport arrival terminal and key locations across Trondheim.

  Time:

  roughly 30-45 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically 150-220 NOK

• Bus

  AtB

  Local public transport buses serve the airport, offering a lower-cost alternative to the express bus.

  Time:

  roughly 45-60 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically 40-70 NOK

• Taxi

  TrønderTaxi / Norgestaxi

  Taxis are available directly outside the arrivals hall for private transfers into the city.

  Time:

  roughly 30-35 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically 700-1000 NOK

Transferring between flights at Trondheim Airport requires walking between Terminal A and Terminal B within the same building structure.

• International arrivals transferring to domestic flights must collect checked baggage, clear customs, and re-check luggage at domestic drop-off desks.
• Domestic arrivals transferring to international flights can walk directly to Terminal B gates after clearing passport control where required.
• Allow adequate connection time if changing between separate airline bookings or switching between domestic and non-Schengen routes.

Free Wi-Fi is accessible across all passenger areas of the airport terminal.

• Select the official airport network on your mobile device to connect.
• Connection requires accepting standard terms of use on the landing page.
• Free sessions are available with options to re-connect if additional time is required.

Norway is predominantly a cashless society, and electronic card payments are used for nearly all services.

• Contactless debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted almost everywhere, including public transport and taxis.
• ATMs are located in the terminal if cash in Norwegian Krone (NOK) is required.
• Currency exchange facilities may be limited; electronic payment is recommended.

Food and beverage options are available both landside in the main concourse and airside after security.

• Landside facilities include small coffee shops and grab-and-go convenience outlets.
• Airside areas offer cafes, bakeries, and casual dining outlets serving hot meals and beverages.
• Options align generally with flight operating schedules, though selection is reduced during early morning or late night arrivals.

Lounge offerings at Trondheim Airport are limited compared to major international hubs.

• Check with your operating airline or ticket class for lounge access options prior to travel.
• Seating areas with power sockets are distributed throughout the general terminal gates.
• Dedicated commercial pay-per-use lounge access may not be consistently available.

Hotel accommodation is available immediately adjacent to the airport complex.

• Radisson Blu Hotel Trondheim Airport is directly connected to the terminal via a short indoor walkway.
• Additional hotels are located in the nearby town of Stjørdal, accessible by short taxi or local bus rides.
• Booking in advance is advised during peak travel seasons or local event periods.

Baggage facilities include reclaim carousels, lost property assistance, and luggage storage options.

• Baggage carousels are clearly signposted in both domestic and international arrival zones.
• For delayed or damaged luggage, visit the ground handling desk in the baggage reclaim hall.
• Short-term luggage storage lockers or services are available within the terminal structure.

Trondheim Airport provides basic amenities for passengers travelling with young children.

• Baby changing facilities are integrated into designated accessible toilets throughout the building.
• Strollers/buggies may be available for use within the secure gate areas.
• Play areas for children are located within the airside departures areas.

• ATMs
• Free Wi-Fi
• Terminal Hotel
• Car Rental Desks
• Luggage Lockers
• Cafes and Restaurants
• Children's Play Area

Local emergency number: 112 (Police), 113 (Ambulance), 110 (Fire).

• For medical issues inside the terminal, notify airport security or assistance staff immediately.
• If you lose your passport, contact your country's embassy in Oslo and report the loss to local police at 112 or the airport police office.
• First aid equipment and defibrillators are situated at marked locations across the terminal buildings.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• https://avinor.no/en/airport/trondheim-airport/Official airport source
• https://www.udi.no/en/Government source
• https://www.toll.no/en/Government source
• https://www.atb.no/en/Official transit source
• https://www.sj.no/Official transit source
• https://vaernesekspressen.no/Official transit source