Cheap flights to Kalmar

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Reasons To Visit Kalmar

Kalmar is a relatively small city in the southeast of Sweden with a modest population of just 60,000 people. However, it owes much of its charm to its laid-back atmosphere and well-preserved heritage, with a beautiful old town home to many fascinating works of architecture and historical landmarks like Kalmar Castle and the 17th century Kalmar Cathedral. The city is also famous for the 6 km bridge connecting it to the island of Oland, while you can find plenty of opportunities to experience the beautiful Swedish outdoors by fishing or hiking in the wilderness.

Arriving In Kalmar

Kalmar Airport is located just 5 km away from Kalmar and handles a small range of flights, most of which are on a seasonal basis. Currently the only regular connections available at the airport are from Stockholm, while those looking to book flights from the UAE to Kalmar will not be able to make the journey directly. However, you will be able to make a transfer at Stockholm to make the journey a lot more convenient.

Kalmar Airport is relatively small and offers any of the essentials when it comes to facilities and services, although you will find everything you would need. There is an airport shop on site where you can buy any travel items you would need along with duty-free shopping, while the airport also has its own restaurant and café available for hungry travelers. When you have arrived at the airport there are a few ways to get around including by public transport for those on a budget. There is a public bus service available which runs every 20 minutes from the airport to the city, or you may prefer to get in a taxi to reach your destination directly. At Kalmar Airport there are a number of leading car rental agencies operating on site, so you can get a vehicle as soon as you have landed.

Kalmar Travel Information

Where to stay: Hotels in Kalmar for every budget

Sweden is within the Schengen Area, enabling UAE nationals to enter the country visa free for up to 90 days. In Kalmar the weather over the summer can be quite warm at times with average highs exceeding 20 degrees from June until August, although you can expect very cold temperatures and snowfall if you visit during the winter. Don’t forget that Sweden has not adopted the euro as its currency despite being in the EU, so you will need to change your money to the Swedish krona instead.

* This information is correct as of March 2018

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