Norwegian Air Shuttle: Salzburg to Stockholm

The carrier: Norwegian Air Shuttle

Upside
Great network in Norway; good overall route density. Excellent customer service.

Downside
Only one base (in Warsaw) outside of Norway.

About
Norwegian Air Shuttle is an up-and-comer in the European budget airline market. With its main base in Oslo and secondary hubs in Warsaw, Bergen, and Stavanger and code-sharing arrangements with Fly Nordic, Sterling, and Rossiya (the last a Russian airline) Norwegian Air Shuttle's network is broad.

A huge selling point is Norwegian's fab offerings across the wide expanse of far-flung Norway. Beyond that, the airline's route map is interesting for its even geographic balance.

Baggage
* Carry-on: Only one item of hand luggage, not to exceed 15 kg.
* Checked: Two pieces of luggage, not to exceed 40 kg. Over the limit, you will be charged €6 per kilo. Other restrictions do apply, so check their site for details.

Seating
You can reserve seats at the time of booking or by logging into your account on-line or phoning Norwegian Air's booking department. You will need a booking reference.
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Departure: Salzburg, Austria - W A Mozart (SZG)

W.A. Mozart Airport in Salzburg, Austria is named after Salzburg-born composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Location: The W.A. Mozart Airport is located 4 km (2.5 mi) from the center of Salzburg and 2 km (1.2 mi) from the Austrian - German border.

Transport:

- Rail: From Salzburg "Hauptbahnhof" main railway station you are 15-20 minutes away from the airport and many tourist resorts. For exact rates and times consult the Austrian Railways Official Website.

- Bus: Buses operate at regular intervals (every 10 minutes) between Salzburg main railway station and Salzburg Airport. Sundays and public holidays every the buses run every 20 minutes. The journey time is approximately 20 minutes

- Taxi: A taxi stand can be found both directly in front of Salzburg "Hauptbahnhof" main railway station and the airport terminal taking travelers directly to the check in desks.

Service: The W.A. Mozart Airport offers many opportunities for travelers to shop and eat whether visitors would like a sit down dinner or a quick snack. The restaurants can be found on the first floor.
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Arrival: Stockholm, Sweden - Arlanda (ARN)

Stockholm's traditional airport, Arlanda is the city's major international airport. Though mostly an airport served by conventional airlines, a smattering of low-cost carriers also serve Arlanda. Nordic budget airlines Sterling, FlyNordic, Blue1, and Norwegian Air Shuttle all fly to and from Arlanda.

Location: Stockholm-Arlanda Airport is located 36 km (23 miles) outside the Stockholm city center.

Transport:

- Rail: There are multiple train services at Arlanda Airport. The Arlanda Express is a high-speed train that goes non-stop between Stockholm and the airport in 20 minutes. Long-distance trains depart from the underground Arlanda Central Station to 70 Swedish destinations. Commuter train service is also available from the station. Tickets for these trains can be purchased at a machine or information desk. A ticket costs SEK220.

- Bus: There is a Flygbussarna bus link which takes 40 minutes. Buses meet arrivals and departures. A ticket costs SEK99.

- Taxi: Taxis are found outside the main terminal building and travelers should consult the taxi coordinator to obtain one. There are also two taxis lines, one for environmentally "clean" taxis, usually at the front of the queue of taxis.

Service: The airport has numerous stores and restaurants (30 each) as well as banks, a pharmacy, chapel, currency exchange, and a post office. Other facilities include a hair salon, dry cleaner, fitness center, and a nursing room with childplay areas. Wireless Internet access and public Internet portals are throughout the airport.


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