Aalborg Airport - AAL Aalborg
In 1938, Aalborg Airport opened to the public as the second national airport in Aalborg, Copenhagen. It was used by the German Air Force in World War II (WWII). Today, it serves both the public and the military. In 2015, it recorded an annual passenger traffic of 1.46 million.
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The main route flying to and from Copenhagen dates back has been flying since 1936, two (2) years before AAL-Aalborg Airport was even established. It is the first domestic route in the country, and has always been the busiest domestic route until today. In 1952, the Aalborg Air Base was built in the northern part of the airport Currently, the terminal building being used was developed in 2001. The airport was expanded in 2007 and in 2013 to accommodate more passengers, with a larger terminal and more gates. The year 2011 was significant for the airport, after KLM launched a new route to Amsterdam. The 2013 expansion also paved the way for more facilities. It operates with two (2) runways measuring 8,707-foot long and 8,363-foot long, respectively. 12 airlines operate in the airport, including Atlantic Airways, Bulgaria Air, Corendon Airlines, Danish Air Transport, Great Dane Airlines, Jet Time, KLM, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Ryanair, Scandinavian Airlines, SunExpress, and Vueling. The airport also houses the head offices of North Flying and Greenland Express. Other than Aalborg, guests flying in also usually visit Frejlev.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Hotels near the Aalborg Airport include the Milling Hotel Gestus, and the Scandic Aalborg Ost is just 15 minutes away. You can also book rooms and suites at the nearby First Hotel Aalborg.
On this page it is easy to search for Aalborg, Denmark airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Aalborg, Denmark (AAL) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the AAL airport. Most of these AAL hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Aalborg, Denmark motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the AAL airport are Energi Nord Arena, Aalborg Congress and Culture Center, and Energi Nord Arena.
