🇸🇪 ÖÖstersund, Sweden
Åre ÖÖstersund Airport (OSD) is a compact, single-terminal facility located on the island of Frösön, approximately 7 miles (11 km) from ÖÖstersund. As the primary gateway to the Jämtland region and the Åre ski resort, the terminal is designed for efficient seasonal transit, particularly during the winter sports months. The building's layout is straightforward, ensuring short walking distances between check-in and the boarding gates.
The terminal provides a range of amenities for travelers, including the Salt å Peppar café and bistro located airside, which serves meals and snacks synchronized with flight schedules. Passengers have access to a duty-free shop offering perfumes, cosmetics, and confectionery, as well as the Mio Airport Lounge for a quieter waiting environment. The facility is fully accessible and includes dedicated family rooms and free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the building.
Ground transportation is well-coordinated with flight arrivals, featuring VY Airport Coaches to ÖÖstersund and seasonal shuttles to Åre. Several major car rental agencies, such as Avis and Hertz, maintain desks within the terminal, and taxis are readily available outside the main exit. For those driving, the airport offers long-term parking options including carports with engine heater outlets, which are essential for the region's cold climate.
Are ÖÖstersund Airport (OSD) is the primary gateway to the Jämtland region and Sweden's major ski resorts. During the winter ski season (Dec-April), dedicated ski shuttles (Åre Bussen) provide direct links to the Åre resort area in approximately 1 hour. Arrive 90 minutes before domestic departures. Facilities include multiple cafes, rental car desks, and a specialized winter sports baggage area
Located 11 kilometers west of the city, ground transport is efficient. Taxis are also plentiful outside arrivals; fixed prices to town are standard Östersund is the kind of airport where a taxi, rental car, or shuttle to the city should be arranged before arrival. Östersund is a winter city airport, so a taxi, shuttle, or rental car should be decided before the plane touches down.
VY Airport Coaches meet all domestic flight arrivals and reach central ÖÖstersund in about 15 minutes The terminal is modern and efficient, handling regular flights from Stockholm and international winter charters. Winter weather can make that extra planning worth it, especially on a late flight. A late arrival into Jämtland is easier when the ground side is already fixed. A shuttle, taxi, or rental should be chosen before arrival, because winter resort traffic rewards advance planning.
• Use the Åre Bussen for a reliable and direct link to the ski resort.
• Take the VY Airport Coach for a cheap and quick ride to the city center.
• Check for seasonal flights to London and Berlin during the winter peak.
• Try the local Jämtland-style reindeer snacks at the terminal gift shop.
• Free terminal Wi-Fi is reliable and fast throughout the gate area.
Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
Interline transfers:
120 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources