Heavy traffic in the Utasund connection – we encourage you to travel without a car

The ferry connection between Småge, Orta, Finnøya, Sandøya and Ona has a very high traffic this summer. It is especially on nice days and weekends that many people want to visit the islands – which leads to challenges in keeping the timetables.

Published 23.07.2025 14.27
Last updated 23.07.2025 17.41

To reduce traffic and improve traffic flow, Møre and Romsdal County Council has introduced a summer tariff for vehicles in the period from 1 May to 31 August. The connection is otherwise free for both passengers and vehicles the rest of the year.

We see that it is demanding to keep to the timetables when there are many vehicles, especially motorhomes and caravans, that need to be stowed and backed on board. This also affects the bus connections from Finnøya and Småge.

FRAM therefore encourages everyone who has the opportunity to do so to travel without a car or carpool. This will contribute to better traffic flow and better space both on the ferry and on the islands.

Residents and commuters have priority on the ferry, and we hope that visitors will be considerate.

  • The Utasund connection

    • Ferry: MF Kvaløy
    • Connection: Småge – Orta – Finnøya – Sandøya – Ona
    • Summer tariff for vehicles: Valid from 1 May to 31 August
    • Purpose of the tariff: Reduce traffic and improve traffic flow
    • Traffic challenges: Long loading times, reversing on board, many motorhomes and caravans
    • Route times may be affected: Especially on nice days and weekends
    • Correspondences: Bus from Småge at 13:30 and 17:10 is particularly affected by delays