Malmo Airport– MMX Malmo
Located in the municipality of Malmo, Sweden, the MMX-Malmo-Sturup Airport lies about 28 kilometers east of Malmo and 26 kilometers southeast of Lund. Situated within a three-hour travel circle of 40 percent of the Swedish population, it is the fourth busiest airport in Sweden, handling over two million passengers a year. However, despite being roughly the same distance to Malmo as Denmark’s Copenhagen Airport, Malmo residents generally use the latter for international travel. Originally called Sturup Airport, MMX was constructed in 1970 to replace the aging Bulltofta Airport that had served the region since 1923. It was completed two years later and inaugurated on December 3, 1972 as Bulltofta officially closed. It was renamed Malmo Airport in 2007.
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The Sturup Airport (MMX) caters to over 40 destinations mainly in European cities. It has two asphalt runways: the 800-meter 11/29 and the 17/35 with a length of 2,800 meters. It has one passenger and two cargo terminals with the passenger terminal divided into departure and arrival areas and an information counter in the center. There are also conference facilities attached to the right of the terminal. The airport has eight gates including automated entry ones. Amenities and services are available between gates 2 and 4, including food/drink and retail concessions, duty-free shops, rental car counters, banking facilities, the Malmo Aviation Express Lounge, and internet access. MMX is an ideal airport for those traveling to Holte, Lund, Copenhagen, Malov, and Ystad.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Just a few 2km from the Malmo-Sturup Airport is the Notesjo Hotell. However, if you wanted famous hotel chains, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lund is only 12 miles away. You can also book at the 4-star Scandic Star in Lund, with also 12 miles away from the airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Malmo, Sweden airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Malmo, Sweden (MMX-Sturup) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the MMX airport. Most of these MMX 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 Malmo, Sweden 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 MMX airport are Grand Theater, Assistants Cemetery, and Glasgalleriet.
