Leknes is the municipal and administrative centre and is situated in the geographical middle of Lofoten, approximately west of Svolvær and east of Å. Leknes is the trading and shopping centre of Lofoten, only rivaled by Svolvær. Leknes Airport is for smaller aircraft, with 7 daily scheduled flights to Bodø and some daily flights to Svolvær and Røst with Widerøe airlines. There is a small bus terminal which serves as a hub with bus links to the rest of Lofoten. The "Leknes Havn" (harbor) is one of Norway's most important and visited harbors for cruise ships.