What Is Stockholm’s Main Airport:

One of the main airports that services the city of Stockholm, is Arlanda International Airport.

Arlanda Airport In Sweden

Arlanda airport (ARN), is the largest of the three airports in Sweden that service Stockholm (Stockholm Bromma Airport and Stockholm Skavsta Airport) being the other two. The airport is run by Swedavia who manage and operate a number of Swedish airports.

Where Is Stockholm Arlanda Airport

The airport in Arlanda is situated just under 25 miles north of Stockholm itself, in Uppand province/Sigtuna Municipality of Sweden. The nearest town to the Arlanda airport is Märsta and Uppsala which is only 6 miles away.

 

Which Stockholm Airport Is Closest To City Centre:

Although Arlanda Airport is the largest of all the airport that service Sweden, it is not actually the closest airport to Stockholm. The closest airport to Stockholm city centre is Bromma Airport (BMA). Bromma Airport is located under 6 miles (9.6 Kilometers) from the centre of Stockholm, whereas Arlanda is around 25 Miles (40 Kilometers) from Stockholm.

There are actually now four airports that service Stockholm and each one provides transfer options to passengers wishing to reach the city centre of Stockholm. The list belows shows the distance from each airport to the centre of Stockholm and as you will see, the closest airport to the city centre is Bromma which as mentioned previously is just 9.6klms from Stockholm.

Bromma: 9.6klms (6miles)

Arlanda: 40klms (25 miles)

Skavsta: 106klms (66 miles)

Västerås Airport: 104 (65 miles)

 

Airport Statistics For Arlanda

Is Arlanda A Big Airport:

Arlanda Airport StockholmArlanda airport, is the largest airport in Scandinavia with an estimated 50, 000 passengers traveling through it each day. The airport has 3 runways and four terminals, 2, 3, 4 & 5, both domestic and international flights operate from them carrying over 18.5 million passengers each year.

 

 

 

Terminals:

How Many Terminals Does Arlanda Airport Have:

There are 4 terminals at Arlanda International Airport. The 4 terminals are simply known as:

Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5.

Terminal 5 is the newest terminal and terminals 2, 4 & 5 all have information desks inside the buildings.

 

How To Transfer From Terminals At Arlanda International Airport

There is a FREE shuttle bus that runs between each terminal and connects passengers to their departure terminals and also to the long stay car parks.

 

Getting To And From Arlanda Airport

 

How Do I Get From Arlanda Airport To The City:

Transfers to and from Arlanda Airport are quick and easy. There are many options of transport, depending on the size of your party and budget. You have options of Train, Bus, Taxi, Coach or Car Hire.

The E4 links Arlanda airport to Stockholm and on your return from Stockholm to Arlanda, simply take the E4 North and the follow the sign for the airport.

Car Hire: There are several car hire companies that oprate from inside Arlanda airport and all offer competetive rates, so you can be assured of finding a good deal:

To find the best deals on car hire at Arlanda airport, please visit the following page: Car hire Arlanda Airport

Train Transfer And Arlanda Express: Arlanda airport has a direct rail link that connect passengers with many different destinations, from the various airport terminals. One of the most popular services at the airport, is the high speed express train that connect Arlanda airport to Stockholm and takes just 20 minutes.

This service is known as the ‘Arlanda Express’ and departs every 15 minutes from the station beneath the main Arrivals terminal.

Bus Transfer – Arlanda Airport Bus: Regular bus services run from outside the airport terminals 2,4 & 5. There is also a bus service that connects passengers with Märsta station. The Flygbussarna operates a regular service from Arlanda airport to the city centre in Stockholm and from Stockholm centre to the airport. This service operates throughout the day and there are many ways to purchase your ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the machines at the bus stop, at the information desks inside the airport, online or you can have an SMS text message sent to your phone. Tickets can be purchased on the bus but the only form of payment accepted is by credit card.

Taxi: Taxis operate from outside the terminal buildings. Most of the taxis that operate at the airport, offer a fixed price but it is always a good idea to check with the driver and agree a price before you enter the taxi. If possible, try to have a word with the Taxi controller, who is generally outside the building. Taxi at the airport are ‘Eco Taxis’ that are environmentally friendly.

 

How Much Is A Taxi From Arlanda To Stockholm?

The taxi fare from Arlanda Airport to Stockholm, is generally either a fixed price or by the meter. The average price for the journey from Arland to Stockholm is approximately SEK 500-525 (45-55 euros). However, obviously prices are subject to change and you should always ask the driver how much the cost of the fare will be, before you get in the taxi.

Tip: Pre-Booking your taxi in advance is always a good idea. Pre-booking a taxi in advance not only ensures you will have a taxi waiting for you at the airport upon arrival but it also ensures you do not get overcharged for your journey!

To learn more about pre-booking your taxi or transfer from Arlanda Airport, please visit the following page:

Pre-Book Taxi and transfer from Arlanda Airport.

Hotels At Arlanda Airport

If you are looking to stay at an Arlanda airport hotel, you will have a few hotels to choose from. There are a few hotels situated at the airport and there are several hotels situated close to Arlanda airport and most of these offer their guests transport to and from the airport. Staying at one of the Arlanda airport hotels is a popular choice with many passengers who arrive at the airport late in the evening or have an early morning flight. Staying at a one of the airport hotels offers piece of mind, knowing you will not be late for your flight or ensuring you are able to get a good nights sleep waking up refreshed before you continue your journey.

There are also several hotels located onsite at the airport and these hotels provide the perfect place to stay if you have an early morning departure or late night /early morning Arrival at Arlanda. The hotels that are located onsite at the airport vary in price and offer competitive rates for their rooms throughout the year. The hotels that are located onsite at Arlanda are:

Radisson Blu SkyCity Hotel: This hotel is conveniently located just between Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 in SkyCity, just minutes from the airport terminals at Arlanda. This is a popular choice choice for many passengers who arrive at Arlanda airport late at night or have an early morning flight.

A free shuttle service operates between the airport and the hotel, which runs every 15 minutes. The Radisson Blu SkyCity also offers great facilities for guests including a Conference Centre.

Rest and Fly: Located in SkyCity, The Rest and Fly hotel offer a low cost option for passengers and has rooms available for both day and night rents. This hotel is situated in a great position and is within easy walking distance of the airport. It offers rooms throughout the day and night. You can also use the hotel (for a small charge) to freshen up such as having a shower, even if you do not rent a room at the hotel.

There are a wide selection of hotels situated close to Arlanda airport. To find the best deals on hotels near the airport and find an Arlanda airport hotel to suit your requirements and budget, simply click on the following link: Hotels Near Arlanda Airport- Find The Best Deals

The Clarion Hotel: The Clarion hotel is located in SkyCity, just between Terminal 4 and Terminal 5

The Jumbo Stay Hotel: One of the most unusual places to stay, is the ‘Jumbo Stay’. This Arlanda airport hotel, is simply a real Jumbo jet plane that is grounded and has now been turned into a hotel. Yes, you can spend the night in a real life size jumbo, in one of the rooms on the plane. The Jumbo stay is located onsite at the airport and provides a totally unique experience for guests as the hotel is actually a real Jumbo jet plane that has been made into a hotel. This unique hotel has 72 rooms and each of these rooms sleep 2 or 3 adults. The cockpit of the aircraft has been turned into a luxury suite with views of the airport. You can also have breakfast onboard or just have a drink.

 

Hotels Near Arlanda Airport

There are several hotels that are located close to the airport in Arlanda and these all offer shuttle transfer services to and from the airport to the hotel.

Best Western Arlanda

Best Western Park

Connect Hotel

Ibis

Nova Park Hotel

Quality Airport Hotel

 

Which Arlanda Airport Hotel Are The Best

This depends on your personal circumstances, preference and budget. There are a large number of hotels located both onsite at the airport and also close by and they all offer a variety of services and facilities. Obviously, what is the best and most suitable for one person may not necessarily be the best for another and this is why it is always advisable to choose a hotel that best suits your own needs, requirements and budget.

 

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Check-In

Any passengers wishing to fly from Arlanda will be required to check-in for their flight and present a valid Boarding Pass before being allowed to board their flight. Passengers can check-in for their flight either online (if the airline offers Online Check-In) or at the airport either by using the ‘self service check-in machines or at the check-in desks.

 

Which Airlines Fly To Arlanda

There are a large number of different airlines that now fly into Stockholm Arlanda International Airport from many different countries throughout the world. Airlines such as Air Berlin, British Airways, Air France, Easy Jet, Germanwings, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia, Thomson, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines to name but a few.

 

Duty Free Allowance At Arlanda

Passengers arriving at and departing from Arlanda on Domestic and international flights can purchase products such as perfume and cosmetics at Duty Free prices from the Duty Free shops inside the airport terminals. Any passengers flying to countries that are outside the EU can also purchase Alcohol and tobacco.

Please Note: The required age limit to purchase tobacco in the Duty Free shops is 18 and 20 for alcohol.

If you are unsure as to what you are allowed to legally take into your chosen destination, simply ask a member of staff in the Duty Free shop at the airport and they will advise you on your allowance for that particular country.

 

Arlanda Airport Lounges

There are several airport lounges at Arlanda International Airport and all the lounges are open to passengers who are travelling with a valid ticket that allows entry and to passengers who either purchase a Day pass, hold a loyalty card or are member of a membership program. The different VIP lounges at Arlanda are:

The Menzies Executive Lounge: Located In Terminal 2 (Airside)

Arlanda Lounge: Located in Terminal 5 (Airside)

The Menzies Executive Lounge: Located in Terminal 5 (Airside)

The Menzies Business Lounge: Located in Terminal 5 (Airside)

The lounges are of high standard, as you would expect and all offer a wide range of refreshments, snacks and beverages.

Finnair and SAS have their own lounges and there is Lounge Novia in Terminal 5.

The Finnair Lounge is in Terminal 2 and is for ‘Oneworld & First class passengers

Lounge Novia, is situated in Terminal 5 and is a Contract Lounge

SAS Scandinavian Airlines have a couple of Lounges. In Terminal 5, they have the Business Lounge, this is for Star Alliance – SAS Group Business & First Class passengers.

The SAS Scandinavian Lounge in Terminal 5 is for Star Alliance – SAS Group & Card Holders

In Terminal 4, there is the SAS Stockholm Lounge for Star Alliance – SAS Group & Gold Card Holders.

 

Why Book An Airport Lounge

Airport Lounges, are a perfect way to start or end any trip, whether it is work related or leisure.

Airports can become very busy places and trying to relax in them can be quite a task, especially at peak times.

Prices for the lounges can be as little as £13.50, where you can avoid all the hustle and bustle of the main departure lounges and begin to relax and enjoy the complimentary drinks and snacks on offer plus all the other benefits:

Air Conditioning
Refreshments (Alcoholic)
Disabled Access
Fax
Flight Information Monitor
Internet
Newspapers/Magazines
Refreshments (Soft Drinks)
Television
Wi-fi

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Arlanda Airport Parking

Parking at Arlanda airport is not a problem.  The airport offerss passengers many different alteratives for parking and it is simply down to your preference, budget and duration as to which kind of parking you choose.

All for terminals have access to parking, which means you are never to far away from your departure terminal.

The airport offers, multi storey parking and outdoor parking.  Each terminal has multi storey car parking facilities close at hand.  The outdoor car parks are a short walking distance from the terminals and these have a maximum stay of 90 days.  The Sky City car park in located in the heart of the airport between terminals 4&5.

Parking at Terminal 5 is manned 24 hours and you can leave your car keys and parking ticket with customer services.

Drop Offs & Pick Ups

There is designated parking for vehicles that are dropping off or picking up passengers, most of these designated parking area have a maximum stay of 1 hour.

Long Term Parking

Passengers requiring long term parking at a cheaper rate can park in one of two parking areas, these are Arlanda Langtid Beta and Arlanda Langtid Alfa.  With both these car parks, passengers receive free bus transfer from the car park to the airport and then on return, from the airport to car park.

Arlanda Langtid Alfa –  Is the cheapest option of the two.  It is fully secure with surveillance cameras and although you do get FREE bus transfer to and from the airport, you do not receive the many axtras that you receive with Arlanda Langtid Beta.

Arlanda Langtid Beta – Is some distance from the airport terminals but a FREE transfer bus is provided.  This car park is fully secure with surveillance cameras and offers full customer support.  Passengers parking in the Arlanda Langtid airport are also entitled to a complimentary breakdown service which covers your car should you need a jump start or tow etc.

Parking For People With Disablities

Arlanda Airport provides designated parking space in all of it’s multi storey car parks.  It also provide parking spaces in the drop off areas, these spaces have a maimum parking time of 3 hours and drivers should make their disabled badge fully visible.

Car Wash

In the Sky City car park, it is possible to have your car washed plus other extras.

 

Flygbuss – Flygbussarna

Flygbussarna is one of Sweden’s major coach companies offering passengers transfer to and from all the major airports in Sweden. Flygbussarna operate coach services from Arlanda airport on a regular basis throughout the day and passenger can use this service to reach the centre of Stockholm. At peak times, the coaches leave Arlanda airport for Stockholm every 10 minutes, so you will never be waiting too long should you miss one.

The Flygbussarna coach service offers a cheap, convenient and very environmentally friendly way to reach your final destination. They are also a reliable way to reach the airport on your return journey to Arlanda. It is a very popular service with passenger who do not want to spend too much money on their transfers.

All the coach services that operate to and from Arlanda airport, are all scheduled to co-inside with flights arriving and departing from Arlanda. This enables you to be assured that no matter what time your flight arrival or departure time maybe, there will always be a coach waiting ready to transfer you.

The journey time from Arlanda airport to the centre of Stockholm is just 40 minutes by the coach depending on traffic.

 

Flygbussarna Tickets and Prices

Tickets for the Flygbussarna can be purchased in advance online, from the Arlanda centre in Terminal 5 or the information desks in terminal 2 & 4.  You can also
purchase tickets from machines at the bus stops or pay onboard the bus.

Please note: If you choose to pay on the bus, you will only be able to pay with a credit card.

 

Arlanda Airport Facilities

The airport has a wide range of facilities to cater for all passenger needs from food oulets, duty free shops, clothing and accessories shops Listed below are all the facilities that you will find in at the airport.

Banks: the airport has 2 bans and various ATM machines

Currency Exchange Bureaux:

Post Office: Located in Sky City

Wireless Internet Access: Available throughout the airport, plus there are computer available for passengers to use

Eateries: The airport offers a wide range of cafes and restaurants in all four terminals. You will find various cuisines for all tastes.

Shops: There are over 40 shops to choose from in the airport terminals. These shops include newsagents, clothes shops, duty free and many more

Left Luggage: The left luggage is located in ‘Bag Port’. This is located in terminal 5 on level 1. Tel: 08 797 6228

Safety Lockers: Safety lockers can be found in all terminals

Doctor: there is a doctors surgery at the airport

Pharmacy: The airport has a pharmacy located in the terminal buildings

Chapel: The airport has it’s own chapel onsite

Hairdresser: For anyone who fancies a haircut while they wait, the airport has it’s own hairdressers salon

What Is The Airport Code For Arlanda

The IATA code for Arlanda is: ARN

The ICAO for Arlanda is: ESSA

Annual Passengers: 17 million (Approximately). Roughly 4-5 Million being Domestic & the rest being international.

 

Can You Sleep in Stockholm Airport:

The majority of Arlanda International Airport is open 24 hours. If you have an early morning departure or late night arrival and are wanting to stay inside the airport, you should be OK. However, it is always best to check with the airport direct, to make sure that the airport will be open for the duration of your stay on the day of your travel.

Arlanda Airport Address: Swedavia – 190 45 Stockholm -Arlanda – Sweden – Information Desk: 08 797 6000 – Tel: +46 8 797 60 00