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Europe Sweden Kiruna Tourist Information Taxi

Taxi

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Taxis in Kiruna are reliable and use fare meters. It can sometimes be difficult to find a car on the street, even in the centre.

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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.​

*this will be downloaded as a PDF.

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Kiruna Airport (KRN)

Kiruna Airport (KRN)

Kiruna airport is located 10 kilometres from the city centre and the journey time is about 15 minutes. Airport buses are only available at certain times of the year, mainly in the summer period. The airport coach connects the airport to Malmvägen in Kiruna. Norrbottens länstrafik runs a bus #91 between Kiruna and Riksgränsen. Nikkaluokta express operates a route between Kiruna and Nikkaluokta that always makes a stop at Kiruna Airport. Visit Abisko offers a door-to-door shuttle to hotels in Kiruna, Abisko and Bjorkliden.
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Passport/Visa

Passport/Visa

Sweden can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
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Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

One of the best time to visit Kiruna is in the summer. The city is packed with visitors and locals enjoy long days as the sun never sets (or it does only for a few hours, only to come up soon after). However, this is peak season, so the prices on accommodation and flights are rather high. If you winter is more your thing and don't mind the cold, another good time to visit this city is from November to March. This time of the year you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding and, if you are brave enough to endure potentially hazardous weather, you can also experience the incredible northern lights.
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