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Malmö Sturup Airport

Malmö, Sweden
Routes out
16
Destinations
13
ICAO
ESMS
Elevation
236 ft
The gateway in a glance

The Essence of Malmö Sturup Airport

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Location
Malmö · M · Sweden
Connectivity
16 routes · 13 destinations
Position
55.536°, 13.376° · 236 ft elev.
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A closer look

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Simple, honest flavours with a Swedish soul.

Malmö Sturup Airport is a compact, single-terminal airport, and while it won't rival a major hub for sheer dining variety, it punches above its weight for a regional Swedish gateway. The airside options are modest but thoughtfully curated, reflecting a genuine Scandinavian sensibility around quality over quantity. You'll find a small cluster of cafés and grab-and-go counters near the departure gates, making it easy to settle in with something decent before your flight without feeling like you're settling.

For a taste of the region, keep an eye out for smörgåsar — open-faced sandwiches stacked with smoked salmon, pickled herring, or creamy egg salad on dense rye bread. These are the kind of thing you'll genuinely want to eat rather than tolerate. The airport café typically stocks a rotating selection of these alongside classic Swedish baked goods like kanelbullar, the beloved cinnamon bun, which pairs perfectly with a properly strong cup of filter coffee. It's a small pleasure, but a very Swedish one.

The hot food options lean predictably toward comfort classics — meatballs, pasta, and the occasional soup — but the ingredients tend to be fresher than you might expect at a smaller airport. There's no full sit-down restaurant experience here, so think of it as a high-quality pit stop rather than a destination meal. Grab your food, find a window seat overlooking the tarmac, and enjoy the unhurried pace that sets Sturup apart from its busier Scandinavian counterparts.

Highlights
Classic Swedish Open Sandwiches
Smörgåsar with smoked salmon or pickled herring are a genuinely satisfying airside option.
Kanelbullar Worth Seeking Out
Freshly baked cinnamon buns and strong filter coffee make for a perfect Scandinavian send-off.
Compact But Curated Dining
A single terminal keeps choices focused, with quality prioritised over overwhelming variety.
Comfort Food Done Simply
Hot dishes like meatballs and soup offer honest, filling meals before departure.
Relaxed, Unhurried Atmosphere
Sturup's small scale means eating feels calm and personal, never rushed or chaotic.
Grab-and-Go Café Culture
Airside cafés stock fresh pastries and sandwiches ideal for travellers short on time.
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Southern Sweden's international gateway serving Malmö and the Öresund region.

Opened
1972
Location
Malmö, Sweden
Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX/ESMS) is the primary commercial airport serving Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city, and the broader Öresund region that straddles southern Sweden and eastern Denmark. Located approximately 30 kilometres east of Malmö city centre near the town of Sturup, it opened in 1972 and has served as a regional international hub for decades. The airport handles a mix of scheduled and charter traffic, with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Ryanair historically among its key carriers. Passenger volumes have fluctuated over the years, partly due to competition from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) across the Øresund Bridge, which is easily accessible from Malmö. Despite competition from the larger Copenhagen hub, Malmö Sturup serves important leisure and point-to-point routes and remains a significant facility for the Skåne region of Sweden.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Flygbussarna coach services connect the airport to Malmö Central Station, with the journey taking approximately 40 minutes; no direct rail link to the terminal exists.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at Malmö Sturup have included Ryanair, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, and various charter operators serving European leisure destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Located about 30 km east of Malmö city centre near Sturup.
  • ›Competition from nearby Copenhagen Airport (CPH), accessible via the Øresund Bridge, has historically limited passenger growth.
  • ›The airport serves the Skåne (Scania) region of southern Sweden.
  • ›Primarily handles point-to-point European routes and seasonal charter flights.
  • ›ICAO code ESMS reflects its designation within the Swedish airspace system.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.

Route map (13 destinations)

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Routes

MMX → BMAAY · AR8 AR1
MMX → VBYDC · AT7
MMX → ARNDY · 73H
MMX → AGPFR · 738
MMX → STNFR · 738
MMX → ORBHS · J32
MMX → ARNSK · 73H 736 717 73W 73G AT7
MMX → BMATF · AR8 AR1
MMX → VBYTF · AT7
MMX → BEGW6 · 320
MMX → BUDW6 · 320
MMX → GDNW6 · 320
MMX → KTWW6 · 320
MMX → SKPW6 · 320
MMX → TZLW6 · 320
MMX → WAWW6 · 320
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About on Wikipedia

Malmö Airport

Airport in Sweden

Malmö Airport is an international airport located in Scania, Sweden, approximately 28 kilometres (17 mi) east of Malmö. It is Sweden's fifth-busiest airport, with just over 905,000 passengers in 2024 - 53% domestic and 47% international.

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