Travelling and Covid-19
The health and safety of our passengers is our top priority – together we help each other reduce the spread of infection.
Swedavia monitors developments on a daily basis and is in continuous contact with the Public Health Agency of Sweden and other relevant authorities. At our airports, we follow the European Aviation Safety Agency’s guidelines, which were developed to reduce the spread of infection in conjunction with the Covid-19 pandemic. You may therefore see that we have different recommendations at the airport than those in effect in Sweden otherwise.
Before your journey
Covid-19-test
Upon entry from abroad
As a Swedish citizen, you must take a Covid test as soon as possible after your arrival and then again five days later. Stay home and avoid close contact with others during your first seven days in Sweden. You will find more information about what rules apply on the Public Health Agency of Sweden’s website.
Non-Swedish travellers must provide proof of a negative Covid test result upon entry to Sweden and cannot be tested upon arrival.
Upon departure from Sweden
Most countries and airlines require travellers to provide proof of a negative result for a recent Covid test. Some countries also require a certified antigen test. You may miss your flight or be denied entry into a country if you do not have the certificates required. It is important that you find out what applies to you and what preparations you need to make before you go to the airport.
Check in from home
We encourage you to check in from home via the airlines websites and apps.
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.
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.
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.
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, Finland, Slovakia Malta, Slovenia, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia and Ireland.
For other countries in the EU, EES and Schengen area, the Ministry’s advice against non-essential travel is in effect. For countries outside the EU and Schengen area, the travel advice is in effect until April 15 2021.
Please observe that there is currently a ban on entering Sweden from most countries outside the EU, including the UK, as well as Denmark and Norway. Non-Swedish citizens from all countries are required to provide proof of evidence of a negative result for a Covid-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before departure. Swedish citizens will be tested the same day they arrive in Sweden.
For information concerning travel restrictions, visit the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ website or use the Ministry’s Resklar app (in Swedish).
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.
Yes, there is currently a ban on entering for non-Swedish citizens from most countries outside the EU as well as from the United Kingdom, Denmark and Norway.
Read more on the Swedish Police’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 the airports.
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 and airlines require you as a traveler to be able to show that you have recently been tested for Covid-19 with a negative result. You may miss your flight or be denied entry into a country if you do not have the required certificates.
Swedavia is following developments concerning the coronavirus and is working in close collaboration with the authorities responsible.
No. Swedish citizens do not need to show proof of a negative test result. However, they will be tested the same day they land in Sweden and then take another test on Day 5.
Everyone who arrives from abroad should also stay home and avoid close contacts for seven days, even if they have had a negative Covid-19 test result.
Read more on the Public Health Agency of Sweden’s website
Yes, they must provide valid proof of a negative result for a Covid-19 test taken within 48 hours of their departure when they reach the border control at our airports. Please note: The test must be taken prior to departure. It is not possible to be tested upon arrival in Sweden.
Read more on the Swedish Police’s website
If you have any questions about an upcoming trip or questions about rebooking or cancelling, you should contact your airline or tour operator.
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 transports are still in service. Please visit their websites for updated timetables.
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.