Umeå Airport serves the homonymous university city in northern Sweden, just approximately 5.4 km from the city centre.
An important regional hub for northern Sweden, with direct connections to Stockholm and other Nordic cities.
How to get to Umeå Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to UME
Parking near Umeå Airport
A parking area is located in front of the terminal with limited capacity.
Parking rates are average for the area.
How to get to Umeå from UME
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Umeå Airport
Only a few car rental operators have counters in the arrivals area.
For those arriving from the EU, a national license is sufficient, along with passport and credit card.
Hotels near Umeå Airport
Central Umeå, on the river
About 4-5 km from the terminal: a taxi takes 10 minutes (about 250 SEK), the scheduled bus about 8 minutes and is often the fastest option during rush hour.
Best for: Those who want the Väven cultural centre, the riverside restaurants and the central station within walking distance, with the airport 10 minutes by taxi or bus.
- Hotels, central station and the Väven cultural centre all within walking distance along the river
- An airport connection among the fastest for cities of this size in Sweden
- River-view rooms in the most in-demand properties must be booked in advance on weekends
- In winter the riverside is often frozen: little to do outdoors in the evening
Recommended hotels
- Stora Hotellet; BW Premier Collection An 1895 building with a maritime theme, 50 metres from the Umeälven river, next to the Väven cultural centre; the 82 rooms are divided into themes such as 'adventure' and 'mystery', echoing the city's maritime history. View availability
- Clarion Hotel Umeå On Storgatan, 900 metres from the central station and on the river; rooftop panoramic terrace and the Elements spa, 5.7 km from the airport according to the same chain. View availability
- Hotel 1861 A former 1861 prison converted into a budget hotel 5 minutes on foot from the centre, by the river; the cells have become simple rooms with bathrooms in the corridor, with an inner courtyard with the original wooden palisade. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, an important regional hub for northern Sweden, manages connections to Stockholm and other Nordic cities.
To avoid hassle, it is best to arrive with a 2-hour margin for flights.
Map of Umeå Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Are summer days in Umeå particularly long?
Yes, being close to the Arctic Circle the city experiences almost white nights in June, with just a few hours of semi-darkness, while in the depths of winter daylight is drastically reduced: a factor to keep in mind when planning evening transfers from the airport during the winter months.
Q. Is Umeå a university city?
Yes, an important university centre in northern Sweden.
Q. Is Umeå airport a regional hub?
Yes, an important reference point for northern Sweden, with direct connections to Stockholm and other Nordic cities.
Q. How do you get from the airport to the centre?
By public bus or taxi, both quick and inexpensive options given the short distance.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights