Umeå Airport (UME) is a regional airport with a single passenger terminal serving domestic and short regional routes. Passenger traffic is small compared with Sweden’s major hubs - broadly in the low hundreds of thousands per year - and the airport primarily handles scheduled flights to Stockholm and other Swedish cities.
Terminal Guide for Umeå Airport #
The airport has a single compact terminal building serving arrivals and departures for both scheduled and charter flights. Facilities (check-in, security and gates) are arranged close together; most airlines operate from the same building and gate assignments are usually short walks from check-in.
Getting to and From Umeå Airport #
The airport is close to Umeå city centre; typical surface travel time is around 10-20 minutes by car depending on traffic.
- Bus: Local buses connect the airport with the city; services are frequent and economical (buy tickets from the driver or machines).
- Taxi: Taxis and private transfers are available outside the terminal; journey to the centre is typically under 20 minutes.
- Driving: Short drive from the city (a few kilometres); parking is available on-site.
- Car hire: Major car-rental desks operate landside in the terminal.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Umeå Airport #
The terminal offers basic passenger services suitable for short-haul regional travel.
- Lounges: No large airline lounges - check with your carrier for any access.
- Food & drink: A small café/restaurant is available landside and airside with limited opening hours.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Public Wi‑Fi and charging points are provided in the terminal.
- Luggage & services: Car rental desks, parking and basic passenger assistance are available; dedicated left‑luggage facilities are not typical at small regional terminals.
- Accessibility: Step‑free access and assistance on request - contact the airport or your airline in advance.
Hotels and Layovers at Umeå Airport #
No on-site airport hotel. Most overnight options are in Umeå city centre, a 10-20 minute drive from the terminal. For a late arrival or early departure, book a city hotel with free airport parking or an included transfer. Day rooms are generally available at downtown hotels rather than at the airport itself.
Tips for Umeå Airport #
- Ticketed passengers to Stockholm: many daily flights are short hops - baggage is often handled strictly on low-cost services, so check allowance before you fly.
- Small terminal, quick walks: security and gates are close together; allow extra time in winter for check-in and de-icing delays.
- Local transport: buy local bus tickets from the driver or vending machines in the landside area - cash/Swedish cards accepted.
Weather & Climate near Umeå Airport #
Umeå Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (629 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -4° | -13° | 48 mm | overcast | 99% | 3.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.4h |
| February | Poor | -12° - -4° | -13° | 33 mm | overcast | 99% | 3.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.4h |
| March | Poor | -7° - 1° | -8° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 96% | 3.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.5h |
| April | Acceptable | -3° - 5° | -3° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 3.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 14.7h |
| May | Good | 3° - 12° | 5° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.8h |
| June | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 19.8h |
| July | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.8h |
| August | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.9h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 3.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.8h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 68 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| November | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 73 mm | overcast | 98% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| December | Poor | -9° - -2° | -11° | 48 mm | overcast | 99% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.2h |
