Everything you need to know before your journey
The health and safety of our passengers is our top priority as air traffic increases again – together we help each other reduce the spread of infection.
How to prepare for your journey
Covid-19 tests for travel certificates
Some countries require you as a traveler to be able to show that you have recently been tested for Covid-19 with a negative result. Some airlines require a travel certificate. Find out what applies to you and what you need to prepare before arriving at the airport.
You don’t need to have been tested for Covid-19 in order to visit the airport.
Check in from home
We encourage you to check in from home via the airlines websites and apps.
Her you can find out if your airline offers digital check in.
Wear a face mask in the terminal
We would like everyone in the terminal to wear face masks. Have a face mask with you throughout your journey – airlines require passengers to wear face masks on board the aircraft
You can buy face masks at the information desk and in the gate area.
If your trip should be cancelled or rebooked
Many of the airlines offer flexible rebooking conditions adjusted to Covid-19. Contact your airline or tour for more information about your journey.
Hallå konsument has information about your rights as a consumer regarding cancelling trips in conjunction with the coronavirus.
Current air traffic
Travel information from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs has lifted its advice against non-essential travel to Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, the Vatican City, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Romania, Cyprus, the United Kingdom, Finland, Slovakia Malta, Slovenia and Lithuania.
For other countries in the EU, EES and Schengen area, the Ministry’s advice against non-essential travel is in effect until December 2. For countries outside the EU and Schengen area, the travel advice is in effect until January 31 2021.
For information about your flight, contact your airline
For information concerning travel restrictions, visit the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ website or use the Ministry’s Resklar app (in Swedish).
Current air traffic from Åre Östersund Airport
You will find information about current air traffic at Åre Östersund Airport here.
At the airport
Keep a distance and show consideration for your fellow passengers.
Several hand sanitiser stations in the terminal.
We have implemented expanded cleaning measures at the airport.
We would like everyone in the terminal to wear face masks. Our airports have protective shields in mandatory passenger flows such as check-in, security checkpoints and boarding.
We have blocked selected seats and tables and also made a rearrangement of furniture in waiting areas.
Shops and restaurants
Frequently asked questions
On the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ website Sweden Abroad or in the Ministry’s Resklar app, you will find updated information (in Swedish) about what is in effect in different countries.
The Swedish Government has decided to temporarily ban travel to other EU countries via Sweden in order to mitigate the effects of the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus and reduce the spread of the disease. Read more on the Swedish Government’s website.
On Wednesday, April 1st, the Public Health Agency issued new general advice to reduce the spread of infection in the country
Keep your distance and take personal responsibility, read more on Public Health Agency’s website
Swedavia is monitoring developments regarding the new coronavirus and is working in close collaboration with the authorities in charge.
The safety and security of passengers, employees and partners always have top priority at Swedavia’s airports.
In consultation with the authorities in charge of infectious disease control, Swedavia has ensured that the procedures being carried out at the security control are done so in a safe manner. In addition, other measures being taken include more intensive cleaning of trays and surfaces. Swedavia is monitoring developments and is in continuous contact with infectious disease physicians and the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
The Public Health Agency of Sweden has overall national responsibility for protecting the population against infectious diseases. The regions, formerly the county councils, have regional responsibility for infectious disease control.
Swedavia is in continuous contact with the authorities in charge and is taking the measures that are considered necessary. We are following developments day by day at our airports and have established procedures for working together and managing cases of illness.
We also refer people to the Public Health Agency’s website, where the Questions & Answers page is updated on a continuous basis: The Public Health Agency of Sweden’s Questions & Answers
Airlines require passengers to wear face masks on board the aircraft, and at our airports we also want everyone in the terminal to wear face masks.
Have a face mask with you throughout your journey. Face masks can be purchased at Åre Östersund Airport. You can buy face masks at the information desk and in the gate area.
When you use a face mask, remember to:
- Wash your hands before you put on your face mask
- Do not touch the mask while you are using it.
- Change your mask after a maximum of four hours or if it becomes moist.
- Remove your mask by using the straps. Do not touch the mask itself.
- Wash your hands again.
Children under the age of 6 don’t need to wear a face mask – that is an exception that most of the airlines and airports make. Find out what applies to you and your journey.
You don't need to get tested for Covid-19 in order to be at the airport.
Some countries require passengers to show that they were recently tested for Covid-19 and received a negative result. Some airlines require a travel certificate. Find out what applies to you and what you need to do in preparation for your journey.
Swedavia is following developments concerning the coronavirus and is working in close collaboration with the authorities responsible.
If you have any questions about an upcoming trip or questions about rebooking or cancelling, you should contact your airline or tour operator – you will find a list of airlines here.
Hallå Konsument has information about your rights as a consumer regarding cancelling trips in conjunction with the coronavirus.
If you have any questions about an upcoming trip or questions about rebooking or cancelling, you should contact your airline or tour. You can also visit the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ website or use the Ministry’s Resklar app (in Swedish).
Hallå Konsument has information about your rights as a consumer regarding cancelling trips in conjunction with the coronavirus.
Public transport is still in service.
Are taxis still available?
Taxis and other services are still available.
To avoid crowding, we recommend that you see off or greet passengers outside the terminal.