Umeå Airport
Umeå, Sweden
Northern Sweden's primary gateway serving Umeå and the region.
- ›Operated by Swedavia, the Swedish state airport authority.
- ›Located approximately 4 kilometres south of Umeå city centre.
- ›Umeå is home to Umeå University, one of Sweden's largest universities, driving significant passenger demand.
- ›The airport serves as a key transport link in Västerbotten County in northern Sweden.
- ›Stockholm Arlanda is the most frequently served destination from Umeå Airport.
Umeå Airport serves the vibrant university city of Umeå in northern Sweden, operating as a regional hub connecting the Västernorrland and Västerbotten counties to Stockholm and other Swedish destinations. Opened in the mid-20th century, the airport plays a vital role in linking this culturally rich Arctic-adjacent city to the rest of Scandinavia. Its compact, efficient layout reflects the character of Umeå itself — functional, modern, and welcoming.
- Main Terminal — A single modern terminal handling all passenger departures, arrivals, and airport services in a straightforward, easy-to-navigate layout.
- Airport bus (Flygbussarna) connecting to Umeå city centre
- Local city buses operated by Länstrafiken Västernorrland
- Taxi services available at the designated rank outside arrivals
- Car rental desks from major providers including Hertz and Avis
- Private transfers and rideshare apps available
- Clarion Hotel Uman
- Best Western Plus Hotell Aveny
- Elite Hotel Mimer
- Comfort Hotel Umeå
- Scandic Plaza Umeå
Inside the terminal, passengers will find a modest selection of cafés and snack outlets offering Swedish staples, pastries, and hot drinks suitable for short layovers. The city of Umeå, roughly 5 kilometres away, offers a far wider range of dining including Nordic cuisine, international restaurants, and the renowned local specialty of Umeå's gastronomy scene. Travellers with time before their flight are encouraged to eat in town rather than relying solely on terminal options.
- Arrive early in winter as snow and ice can affect road travel to the airport and cause flight delays.
- The airport is small, so check-in and security are typically quick — but don't count on last-minute shopping options.
- Umeå is a university city with a lively cultural scene; consider exploring the open-air museum Gammlia if time allows.
- Swedish is the primary language, but English is widely spoken among airport staff and in the city.
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Umeå Airport is an airport located on the southern outskirts of the city of Umeå, Sweden. As of 2019, it is the seventh-largest airport in Sweden. It had 960,351 passengers in 2019. By road, the airport is located about 5.4 kilometres (3.4 mi) from Umeå city centre.
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