Haugesund has its roots as a fishing town with a focus on herring fishing and processing. Haugesund also has tradition as a hometown for tradeships. The city of Haugesund is located almost midway between Stavanger and Bergen. There are frequent busses running from Haugesund to Bergen and Stavanger and to other cities along the Norwegian west coast.
Ryanair fly low cost flights between Haugesund Airport and London Stansted. The airports in Stavanger and Bergen are also within easy driving distance from Haugesund.
There are several airports near Haugesund which are served by low cost airlines: Haugesund Airport, Stavanger Airport and Bergen Airport Flesland. Information on flight destinations available from each airport follows below.
Haugesund Airport is located 2 km to the east of Haugesund.
| Destination | Airline | |
|---|---|---|
| England | ||
| London | Ryanair | |
| Germany | ||
| Bremen | Ryanair | |
Stavanger Airport is located 64 km to the south of Haugesund.
| Destination | Airline | |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | ||
| Dubrovnik | Norwegian | |
| Split | Norwegian | |
| Czech Republic | ||
| Prague | Norwegian | |
| Denmark | ||
| Copenhagen | Norwegian | |
| England | ||
| London | Norwegian | |
| Estonia | ||
| Tallinn | Norwegian | |
| France | ||
| Nice | Norwegian | |
| Paris | Norwegian | |
| Germany | ||
| Berlin | Norwegian | |
| Hamburg | Norwegian | |
| Munich | Norwegian | |
| Hungary | ||
| Budapest | Norwegian | |
| Latvia | ||
| Riga | Norwegian | |
| Lithuania | ||
| Vilnius | Norwegian | |
| Norway | ||
| Alta | Norwegian | |
| Bardufoss | Norwegian | |
| Bergen | Norwegian | |
| Bodø | Norwegian | |
| Kirkenes | Norwegian | |
| Narvik | Norwegian | |
| Oslo | Norwegian | |
| Tromsø | Norwegian | |
| Trondheim | Norwegian | |
| Poland | ||
| Gdansk | Norwegian | |
| Krakow | Norwegian | |
| Warsaw | Norwegian | |
| Russia | ||
| St. Petersburg | Norwegian | |
| Scotland | ||
| Edinburgh | Norwegian | |
| Spain | ||
| Alicante | Norwegian | |
| Madrid | Norwegian | |
| Malaga | Norwegian | |
| Murcia | Norwegian | |
Bergen Airport is a modern airport with both domestic and international flights. There is a frequent bus service to Bergen and all the major international rental car companies are represented at the airport.
Bergen Airport is located 97 km to the north of Haugesund.
| Destination | Airline | |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | ||
| Salzburg | Norwegian | |
| Croatia | ||
| Dubrovnik | Norwegian | |
| Split | Norwegian | |
| Czech Republic | ||
| Prague | Norwegian | |
| Denmark | ||
| Copenhagen | Norwegian, Sterling | |
| England | ||
| London | Norwegian | |
| Estonia | ||
| Tallinn | Norwegian | |
| France | ||
| Nice | Norwegian | |
| Paris | Norwegian | |
| Germany | ||
| Berlin | Norwegian | |
| Hamburg | Norwegian | |
| Munich | Norwegian | |
| Hungary | ||
| Budapest | Norwegian | |
| Latvia | ||
| Riga | Norwegian | |
| Lithuania | ||
| Vilnius | Norwegian | |
| Norway | ||
| Alta | Norwegian | |
| Bardufoss | Norwegian | |
| Bodø | Norwegian | |
| Kirkenes | Norwegian | |
| Kristiansand | Norwegian | |
| Narvik | Norwegian | |
| Oslo | Norwegian | |
| Stavanger | Norwegian | |
| Tromsø | Norwegian | |
| Trondheim | Norwegian | |
| Poland | ||
| Gdansk | Norwegian | |
| Krakow | Norwegian | |
| Warsaw | Norwegian | |
| Russia | ||
| St. Petersburg | Norwegian | |
| Scotland | ||
| Edinburgh | Norwegian | |
| Spain | ||
| Alicante | Norwegian | |
| Las Palmas | Norwegian | |
| Madrid | Norwegian | |
| Malaga | Norwegian | |
| Murcia | Norwegian | |
| Sweden | ||
| Stockholm | Norwegian | |
Haugesund is host to the Amanda film festival, the most prestigious Norwegian film festival.
Bus schedule from Haugesund to Bergen and Stavanger - If you arrive at Haugesund airport and want to travel onwards to Bergen or Stavanger, this is the bus service to use.
Amanda - The Norwegian International Film Festival - Takes place in Haugesund every year in August.
Bergen Airport - Information on arrivals and departures from Bergen Airport as well as some facts about the airport.
Sildajazz - Haugesund international jazz festival - Yearly jazz festival held in Haugesund in the month of August.