Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Stockholm Arlanda Airport is about 37 km north of central Stockholm. Arlanda Express trains reach Stockholm Central Station in 18 minutes, commuter trains take about 38 minutes, and Flygbussarna coaches take about 48 minutes to Cityterminalen. By car or taxi, the trip depends on traffic on the E4 motorway.

Not in the city itself. Arlanda lies about 37 km north of central Stockholm and about 40 km southeast of Uppsala, roughly between the two cities. It is Stockholm's main international airport, and direct trains, coaches and taxis connect it with both Stockholm and Uppsala.

Two terminals are in use: Terminal 2 and Terminal 5. Terminal 5 is the largest and handles domestic, Schengen and non-Schengen flights. The former Terminal 4 gates, C30 to C44, now belong to Terminal 5. Terminal 3 closed its security checkpoint in September 2026, and its gate area is planned to reopen as part of Terminal 2.

SAS, Norwegian, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Finnair, Turkish Airlines, Emirates and most other airlines use Terminal 5. Air France, KLM, Transavia, Vueling and easyJet use Terminal 2, as do the regional airlines Jonair, PopulAir and Västflyg. Terminal assignments can change, so check your booking or the airport's flight information before you travel.

The gates of the former Terminal 4, C30 to C44, are still used, but they are now part of Terminal 5 and handle both domestic and international flights. Check-in, security and baggage claim are in Terminal 5, and arriving passengers at these gates pass through customs in Terminal 5. A walkway with a travellator connects the areas in about 7 minutes.

Taxis contracted by Swedavia wait directly outside the arrivals hall at Terminal 5 and outside Terminal 2, around the clock. Look for the signs for approved taxis, which have a maximum fare within a marked zone. Never accept a ride offered inside the terminal, and ask the driver whether the company uses a fixed price before the trip starts.

Arlanda Express takes 18 minutes from the airport to Stockholm Central Station, running non-stop. Trains leave from Arlanda North for Terminal 5 and Arlanda South for Terminal 2. Commuter trains from Arlanda Central at SkyCity are slower, about 38 minutes to Stockholm Central, but stop at stations along the line.

Yes. Flygbussarna airport coaches run to Cityterminalen, next to Stockholm Central Station, in about 48 minutes, and buses to Stockholm stop at Terminal 5. Several bus lines serve Arlanda around the clock, including SL night buses, UL buses to Uppsala County and long-distance coaches such as Flixbus.

Yes. Uber lists Stockholm Arlanda Airport as a pickup location, with separate pickup directions for Terminal 2 and Terminal 5 in the app. Request your ride after collecting your bags and follow the in-app directions to the pickup point. At busy times, the taxi rank or the train may be quicker.

Sweden has no arrival form. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport control, and customs checks follow baggage claim.

Commuter trains from Arlanda Central at SkyCity reach Uppsala Central in about 18 minutes. SJ and Mälartåg regional and long-distance trains also stop at Arlanda Central, continuing to cities such as Gävle, Sundsvall, Umeå and Östersund. UL buses connect the airport with towns in Uppsala County as well.

Stockholm uses Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to UTC+2 for daylight saving from late March to late October. Sweden's currency is the Swedish krona (SEK); Sweden is in the EU but does not use the euro. Winters are cold with short days, while summers are mild with long evenings.

Arlanda is operated by Swedavia, the state-owned company that runs Sweden's main airports. It handled about 24.3 million passengers in 2025, most of them on international flights. The airport opened for passenger traffic on 1 April 1962 and has three runways, the longest 3,301 m.