Borlange Airport is also known as Dala Airport and it serves the county of Dalarna in Sweden. With public transport to Borlange not being amazing, car hire in Borlange Airport is a great way of putting the finishing touches to your journey.
Around 33,000 passengers use this airport on an annual basis and they prefer renting cars because the cold weather of Sweden doesn’t make catching a bus or a train that appealing an option. However both the train lines and the roads around Borlange have improved a lot recently so you have plenty of options.
Borlange Airport Mini Guide
Tell me About Borlange Airport
Dala Airport or Borlange-Falun Airport is 14 km from the town of Borlange, in Dalarna, Sweden. It is twinned with Mora Siljan Airport, 80 km away and seen as an alternative airport serving the area. Transfers operate between the two airports.
What Options are Available to get There?
There are scheduled services arriving here from
Malmo and
Gothenburg. Skyways operates flights every day from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Dala Airport, should you be travelling from an international destination, this would be your hub airport. Some seasonal charters are available from holiday resorts in Greece and Spain.
Can I get to the Town Easily?
Yes, after you have picked up your car from the terminal it is an easy drive on route 70. Alternatively, if you don’t wish to drive take the Dalatrafiken bus 601 to the town centre.
What Facilities Does the Airport Have?
Dala Airport is a small airport with very limited facilities, although they do have a conference room that can be hired for business or leisure purposes.
I Missed Lunch, is There Somewhere to eat?
Luckily, yes! The Air Restaurant has a lunch buffet which includes salads and beverages for a set price. They include local specialities on their menu, so why not try the potato pancakes with pork and lingonberries. Outside of lunch time (when most flights depart) pizza and coffee are available.
Where can I Stay Nearby?
The Best Western Gustaf Wasa Hotel is 5 km away from the airport and in the town centre of Borlange. There is an indoor swimming pool and sauna for guests to use. The hotel has it’s own bar and restaurant and there is also a business centre.
I am There for a few Days…
Spend a day skiing or snow boarding at Romme Alpine Ski Resort then spend the next day recovering at the Wilderness Spa in Vassbo. There you can enjoy the wood fired hot tubs and sauna and relax with nature by the camp fire in the Sami tent. Visit the World Heritage Site of the Great Copper Mountain in Falun and take a lake cruise on Lake Runn. If shopping is your thing, head for the Kupolen Shopping Centre in Borlange
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- Improved road links have reduced Borlange's traffic by over 65% in recent years but now the airport is fighting back with longer routes to Karlstad and to Copenhagen being introduced this summer. This has helped to allay fears that the airport may become unprofitable and eventually close.