Umeå Airport is a regional airport just 4 km south of central Umeå in northern Sweden, making it one of the country's closest city-airport pairs. SAS and Norwegian run frequent Stockholm-Arlanda flights throughout the day, with BRA Sverige Flyg adding further domestic links. The airport mainly serves business and university traffic for Umeå University and the wider Västerbotten region.
Major carriers: SAS, Norwegian, BRA Sverige Flyg.
Low-cost carriers: Norwegian.
Which airlines fly from Umeå Airport?
SAS and Norwegian dominate the Stockholm-Arlanda shuttle schedule with frequent flights all day. BRA Sverige Flyg adds further domestic services using ATR turboprops. Seasonal charter operators run summer Mediterranean flights. Flightmussy compares all carriers in one free search and shows the cheapest week across the next 12 months.
How far is Umeå Airport from the city?
Umeå Airport is just 4 km south of central Umeå, roughly a 5-minute drive. Local buses run frequently between the terminal and Umeå Central Station, and taxis are readily available. The short distance makes UME one of Sweden's most convenient regional airports, popular with Umeå University students and staff.
When is the cheapest time to fly from UME?
Stockholm-Arlanda shuttles are cheapest mid-week and during the May-September shoulder windows. Summer Mediterranean charters book best 8 to 12 weeks ahead. December and the late-June graduation period are most expensive. The Flightmussy 12-month fare heatmap surfaces the cheapest week across the year, free and without signup.
Are there direct flights from Umeå to Oslo?
Direct UME-OSL flights have run periodically with Norwegian and other operators, primarily as commuter or seasonal services. Frequencies change by season. Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap shows exactly which weeks have direct UME-Oslo flights and when a connection through Stockholm-Arlanda or Copenhagen is the only option.