Kiruna to Abisko & Bjorkliden: Private Transfer with Local Driver

Summary

Private ride from Kiruna Airport to Abisko or Bjorkliden with local driver

You’ll get picked up right at Kiruna Airport or your hotel lobby by a local English & Swedish-speaking driver—no crowds, no confusion. Settle into a private car for the 1.5-hour drive through snowy Lapland landscapes to Abisko or Bjorkliden. Along the way, you might hear local stories or spot wild reindeer if you’re lucky. There’s something quietly special about arriving this way.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered how quiet the world can get when you step out of Kiruna Airport and see a stranger holding your name? That’s how my Swedish Lapland trip started—just me, my bag, and a driver named Johan who shook my hand like we’d met before. The air was cold enough to sting but somehow smelled clean, almost metallic. We piled into his van (heated seats, thank god), and I tried not to stare too much at the pale pink sky outside.

The drive from Kiruna to Abisko is about 1.5 hours, but honestly it felt shorter. Maybe it was Johan’s stories about growing up in the north—he pointed out where moose sometimes wander onto the road (none today, though he slowed down just in case). He switched between English and Swedish when he called his wife, which made me smile for some reason. I kept thinking I should’ve brought warmer gloves. The keyword here really is private transfer Kiruna Abisko—no waiting around for buses or figuring out schedules, just this steady ride through snow and silence.

I didn’t expect the landscape to change so quickly—one minute frozen birch trees, then suddenly a wide stretch of white with mountains way off in the distance. We passed Bjorkliden too; Johan nodded toward a cluster of cabins and said something about the best waffles up there (I still regret not asking him to stop). When we finally reached my hotel in Abisko, he helped with my suitcase and told me “Lycka till”—good luck. It felt more personal than I expected for just a transfer. Not sure why that stuck with me.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private transfer between Kiruna and Abisko

• Meet driver at Kiruna Airport
• Drive 1.5 hours to Abisko
• Drop off at Abisko or Bjorkliden

Top questions

How long does the private transfer from Kiruna to Abisko take?

The drive takes around 1.5 hours between Kiruna and Abisko.

Is pickup included at Kiruna Airport or hotels?

Yes, pickup is included at Kiruna Airport or your hotel lobby in either direction.

Are infant seats available on this transfer?

Specialized infant seats are available on request for infants and small children.

Can service animals join the transfer?

Yes, service animals are allowed during the private transfer.

Does the driver speak English?

Your driver speaks both English and Swedish for easy communication.

Is this transfer suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels as it’s private transportation door-to-door.

What’s included

Your journey includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English & Swedish-speaking driver; pickup is arranged at either Kiruna Airport or your hotel lobby; specialized infant seats are available if needed; service animals are welcome; drop-off covers all properties in Abisko and Bjorkliden areas.