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Stockholm Arlanda Airport

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About Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Stockholm Arlanda Airport is a major airport in Sweden's capital, Stockholm and the main gateway into the country. Arlanda Airport facilitates international flights across Europe, Asia, North America and parts of Africa, as well as domestic flights within Sweden.

The airport is a primary hub for TUI fly Nordic and a secondary hub for both Norwegian Air and Scandinavian Airlines. Arlanda Airport opened for commercial flights in 1960. It's one of two airports in Stockholm, alongside Stockholm–Bromma, which is much smaller and less busy than Arlanda.

What is the airport code for Arlanda Airport?
The airport code for Stockholm Arlanda Airport is ARN.

Airport Location

Stockholm Arlanda Airport is located north of Stockholm's city centre (Old Town). It usually takes around 40 minutes to drive to the airport from the city centre. However, it can take longer at busier times.

Facilities

Stockholm Arlanda Airport has a range of facilities spread across its four terminals, including a selection of airport lounges.

Facilities Include:

  • WIFI
  • Shopping
  • Dining
  • Passenger assistance
  • Baby care facilities
  • Children's play area
  • Gym and sauna
  • Luggage storage
  • Luggage wrapping
  • Medical services
  • Charging stations
  • ATMs
  • Currency exchange
  • Chapel
  • Showers
  • Spa
  • Smoking area
  • Car rental
  • Parking facilities

Lounges by terminal:

Terminal 2

Aurora Executive Lounge
  • Free premium food
  • Free snacks
  • Free bar
  • WIFI
  • Internet terminals
  • Flight monitors
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Conference rooms (at a fee)

*Available for passengers departing from Terminal 2 and arriving at Terminal 2 on Schengen flights*

Terminal 4

SAS Domestic Lounge
  • Free snacks
  • Free beer and wine
  • WIFI
  • Internet terminals
  • Flight monitors
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • TV screens

*Only available for passengers on domestic flights within Sweden*

Terminal 5

Menzies Executive Lounge
  • Free premium food
  • Free snacks
  • Free bar
  • WIFI
  • Flight monitors
  • TV screens
  • Newspapers and magazines

Norrsken Lounge
  • Free premium food
  • Free snacks
  • Free beer and wine
  • WIFI
  • Flight monitors
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • TV screens

*Only available for passengers travelling through Terminal 5 on a Schengen flight*

Pontus in the Air (American Express Lounge)
  • Free premium food
  • Free snacks
  • WIFI
  • Flight monitors
  • Beer and wine (available to purchase)
  • Spirits (available to purchase)
Swedavia Stockholm Arlanda Airport Lounge
  • Free premium food
  • Free snacks
  • Free beer and wine
  • WIFI
  • TV screens
  • Children's area
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Smoking area
  • Conference rooms (at a fee)
SAS Gold Lounge
  • Free premium food
  • Free snacks
  • Free bar
  • WIFI
  • Flight monitors
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • TV screens
  • Showers
  • Internet terminals
SAS Lounge
  • Free premium food
  • Free snacks
  • Free bar
  • WIFI
  • Flight monitors
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • TV screens
  • Showers
  • Internet terminals
  • Children's area

Book Lounge Passes for Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Did you know that you can buy lounge passes for Arlanda Airport with Alternative Airlines? You can purchase them for Aurora - Executive Lounge by Menzies, Stockholm - Arlanda Lounge, Menzies Executive Lounge, and Norrsken Lounge.

Runways

Runway 01L/19R:

  • Length: 3,301 meters
  • Surface: Asphalt

Runway 01R/19L:

  • Length: 2,500 meters
  • Surface: Asphalt

Runway 08/26:

  • Length: 2,500 meters
  • Surface: Asphalt

There are no preferred runways at Arlanda Airport. There are usually only two runways used at one time, which results in one being inactive. Which runways are active and inactive at any given time entirely depends on the strength and direction of the wind.

Terminals

There are four terminals at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, each numbered 2–5, as a result of Terminal 1 no longer existing.

Terminal 2

Terminal 2, which is south of the airport, is one of two international terminals. The terminal is exclusively used for international flights on carriers such as AeroflotBritish AirwayseasyJetIberia and intercontinental flights on United Airlines.

The terminal was one of the smaller terminals at the airport until 2013 when it was expanded with an additional floor level.

Terminal 3

Terminal 3 is a regional domestic terminal. It mainly facilitates flights from airlines flying short domestic flights around Sweden, such as NordicaAir Leap and NyxAir, as well as LOT Polish Airlines.

Terminal 4

Terminal 4 is a domestic terminal that is used by both Norwegian and SAS Scandinavian Airlines. The terminal is located in the south of the airport.

Terminal 5

Terminal 5 is the largest and newest terminal at the airport. The airport is used exclusively for international flights, with airlines such as UIA, Wings of LebanonQatar Airways and Icelandair flying to/from the airport.

Airlines that fly to Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Here's a list of all the airlines that currently used Stockholm Arlanda Airport.

Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Air Arabia Maroc, airBaltic, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Leap, Air Serbia, Alitalia, AtlasGlobal, Austrian Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Corendon Airlines Europe, Croatia Airlines, Czech Airlines, Direktflg, easyJet, easyJet Switzerland, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Finnair, FlyErbill, Great Dane Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Iran Air, Iraqi Airways, Jet Time, KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Nordica, Norwegian, Northern Airlines, Nouvelair, Novair, Qatar Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, S7 Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Smartwings, Sparrow Aviation, SunExpress, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Transavia, TUI Airways, Tui fly Nordic, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines, United Airlines, Vueling.

Viking Airlines was also previously based at the airport, before ceasing operations.

How to get to Stockholm Arlanda Airport

By driving

Parking facilities and car rental are available at the airport. If driving from Stockholm city centre, take the E4 (north) and follow the signs directing you to the airport. If driving from Uppsala, take the E4 (south) and follow the signs directing you to the airport.

By bus

SL operates bus routes 592 and 593 from Stockholm Central Station to Arlanda Airport. The buses run once every four hours. Flygbussarna also runs a more regular bus from Stockholm Central to each of the airport's terminals.

By train

The Arlanda Express runs to Stockholm Central Station every 15 minutes and costs 280 SEK one-way and 540 SEK return. There are cheaper commuter trains, but they will take longer.

By taxi

Taxis are readily available to book online or via the phone. Ask the person(s) in charge of your accommodation to pre-book the taxi for you or recommend a taxi company.

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