NovAir
Novair was a Swedish leisure airline operating charter flights from Scandinavia, primarily with Airbus aircraft, until it ceased operations in 2023.
About NovAir
Novair was a Swedish leisure airline founded in 1997 as Nova Airlines. It later traded under the Novair name and became closely associated with Scandinavian package-holiday flying. The carrier should not be confused with Austria’s former Lauda Air, despite conflicting legacy identifiers sometimes appearing in airline databases. Novair ended flight operations in October 2023 and no longer sells or operates passenger services.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport was Novair’s principal base, with additional departures offered from other Scandinavian airports according to seasonal demand and tour-operator schedules. Its network focused on holiday destinations rather than a conventional year-round scheduled route map. Typical regions included the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, Egypt and selected longer-range leisure markets in Asia and the Caribbean.
In its later years, Novair operated an all-Airbus fleet centred on the Airbus A321neo, following earlier use of Airbus A321ceo and A330 aircraft. The narrow-body A321neo was configured for leisure-focused operations, generally with a single economy cabin rather than multiple long-haul service classes. Catering, checked baggage and other inclusions could vary because seats were commonly sold as part of package holidays.
Novair was not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, and it did not operate a widely available standalone frequent-flyer programme comparable with those of major scheduled airlines. Travellers generally booked through affiliated tour operators, so benefits, rebooking conditions and ancillary services depended more on the holiday package and booking terms than on airline status or mileage membership.
Novair’s focused leisure model offered convenient nonstop flights from Scandinavia to destinations that might otherwise have required connections. However, its dependence on tour-operator programmes meant schedules were seasonal and less flexible than those of large network carriers. As operations ceased in 2023, references to Novair flights, baggage rules or airport services found online may now be historical and should not be treated as current booking information.
Good to know
Flying with NovAir — what to expect
Operations Have Ended
Novair ceased flying in October 2023, so it has no current timetable or bookable route network.
Charter-Focused Service
Novair primarily carried package-holiday customers rather than operating a broad conventional scheduled network. Ticket conditions and included services were often determined by the tour operator.
Seasonal Route Patterns
Routes were shaped by leisure demand and could change between summer and winter. Historical destination lists therefore do not represent a permanent network.
Package Baggage Terms
Baggage allowances could depend on the holiday package, destination and booking arrangement. Travellers reviewing an old reservation should consult the original tour operator documentation.
Airbus Fleet
The airline’s final fleet was centred on the Airbus A321neo in a leisure-oriented configuration. Earlier operations also used other Airbus types, including wide-body aircraft.
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FAQ
NovAir — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- Novair tickets are no longer available. Historically, fares were often bundled into package holidays, with prices influenced by season, school holidays, departure airport and remaining tour-operator capacity.
- Novair no longer flies, having ceased operations in 2023. Historically, it served seasonal leisure destinations around the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, Egypt and selected long-haul holiday markets.
- Stockholm Arlanda was Novair’s main departure airport, while other Scandinavian gateways were used seasonally. There are no current Novair departures.
- Novair’s longest routes varied across its seasonal charter programmes and included long-haul leisure services beyond Europe. There is no current longest route because the airline ceased flying in 2023.
- Novair has no current carry-on policy because it has ceased operations. Historical allowances varied with booking and tour-operator terms, so passengers dealing with an old claim should consult their original travel documents.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Because Novair has ceased operations, the search should not return current Novair-operated flights.
- Novair’s principal operating base was Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The airline ceased operations in October 2023, so it no longer maintains an active hub.
- Novair currently flies to no destinations because it is no longer operating. Its historical network varied by season and tour-operator programme, so there was no single permanent destination count.