Jönköping Airport - JKG

Jönköping Airport (JKG) situated in the city of Jönköping in Sweden, which is situated in the southern end of the country's second largest lake, Vättern in the Småland Province. The airport was nationally owned until 2009, when ownership was transferred to the city.

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Jönköping Airport (JKG) was founded in 1961, catering to over 76,000 passengers in 2008. It features two runways, 2,203 meters and 600 meters long. It serves as a gateway to Ulricehamn, a locality characterized by its rustic old buildings from the 17th and 18th century, picturesque streets, and the trail following the Ätran River. The nearest major cities are Gothenburg, the second-largest city in Sweden that lies 82 miles away and Malmo, which is the third largest city in the country, situated 157 miles away. It serves airlines such as Aegean Airlines, Air Leap, Jet Time, Novair, and SunClass Airlines.

What to Do & Area Attractions

When flying in from Jönköping Airport (JKG), travelers can check into First Hotel G, which is situated above Gothenburg Central Station. The polished, modern hotel offers trendy, soundproofed rooms and suites that boast of living rooms, extra bathrooms, and cozy bathtubs. The Göteborg Opera and Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre are easily accessible from here. Swanky accommodations also await at Vox Hotel, a stylish contemporary hotel that sits right across Vättern Lake and walking distance from Jönköpings Läns Museum. The nearest airport is Växjö/Kronoberg Airport (VXO) 62 miles away and Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) 68 miles away.