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Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Stockholm, Sweden · Europe

ARN offers efficient security and quick city links but limited airside dining and spread-out gates create minor friction.

Airportist Score

7.6/ 10

Passengers

25M

Security

7 min

11 photos

Wide aerial view of Stockholm Arlanda Airport from the north, showing multiple terminals, runways, and surrounding forest. — Photo: Brorsson at English Wikipedia
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Exterior of Terminal 5 at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, with its long glass facade and entrance area in daylight. — Photo: Bene Riobó
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Bright, spacious check-in and departure hall inside Terminal 5 with ticket counters, signage, and travelers. — Photo: Bene Riobó
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SkyCity shopping and services complex at Arlanda, a multi-story building between the passenger terminals. — Photo: Kayhan ERTUGRUL
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Airport gate area at Gate 17 with seating, flight information displays, and large windows overlooking the apron. — Photo: KmK
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Long indoor pedestrian corridor connecting Terminals 3 and 4, with moving walkways and directional signs. — Photo: Bene Riobó
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Interior of Terminal 4 showing a modern departure lounge with check-in kiosks, seating, and natural light. — Photo: Bene Riobó
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Passengers waiting on a platform at Arlanda Airport station for a train toward Stockholm. — Photo: dennis22photos
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A silver Arlanda Express train waiting at Stockholm Central Station on the platform bound for Arlanda Airport. — Photo: LeoLikesTrains
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Outdoor bus stop shelter outside Terminal 4 with route signs and buses serving the airport. — Photo: Bene Riobó
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Exterior of Terminal 2 at Stockholm Arlanda Airport on a clear day, with the building facade and nearby road. — Photo: Pymouss
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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 2 hours early for Schengen, 3 hours for non-Schengen

Security opens early but bag drop queues build mornings.

T5 new checkpoint processes faster; avoid 8am-12pm peaks.

Terminal

Use T5 for most flights; SkyCity links T4/T5 seamlessly

T2/T3 for some domestic; check boarding pass for gate cluster.

Walk between T4 and T5 airside via SkyCity without re-clearing.

Food

Grab pre-security in SkyCity or Marketplace airside T5

Limited airside options; pre-security has more variety and lower prices.

T5 has play areas near gates but few eateries beyond security.

Status

Star Alliance Gold or Priority Pass unlocks Pearl or SAS lounges

SAS Lounge at Gate E1 T5 is the flagship; Pearl options in T2/T5.

Day passes available via LoungePair ~$55; check capacity on busy days.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for ARN.

Updated Jul 20, 2026

4 active terminals (2, 3, 4, 5); T5 handles most international
SAS hub with Star Alliance focus
Arlanda Express reaches city center in 18 min
Security waits average 5-10 min in T5
SkyCity connects T4/T5 with hotel and services
Handles ~25M passengers annually with strong on-time performance

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.5

Navigation7.2

Food6.8

Transport8.5

Disruption resilience7.8

Key Stats

Annual passengers

25M

Terminals

4 active terminals

On-time departures

76%

Avg security

7 min

Best For

Fast rail to city centerShort security queuesStar Alliance lounge accessFamily facilities

Watch Out For

Limited airside food optionsMorning bag drop queuesGate clusters require walkingLounge capacity limits on busy days

Nearby airports

Other airports within about 150 km.

11 photos

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 2 hours early for Schengen, 3 hours for non-Schengen

Security opens early but bag drop queues build mornings.

T5 new checkpoint processes faster; avoid 8am-12pm peaks.

Terminal

Use T5 for most flights; SkyCity links T4/T5 seamlessly

T2/T3 for some domestic; check boarding pass for gate cluster.

Walk between T4 and T5 airside via SkyCity without re-clearing.

Food

Grab pre-security in SkyCity or Marketplace airside T5

Limited airside options; pre-security has more variety and lower prices.

T5 has play areas near gates but few eateries beyond security.

Status

Star Alliance Gold or Priority Pass unlocks Pearl or SAS lounges

SAS Lounge at Gate E1 T5 is the flagship; Pearl options in T2/T5.

Day passes available via LoungePair ~$55; check capacity on busy days.

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for ARN.

Updated Jul 20, 2026

4 active terminals (2, 3, 4, 5); T5 handles most international
SAS hub with Star Alliance focus
Arlanda Express reaches city center in 18 min
Security waits average 5-10 min in T5
SkyCity connects T4/T5 with hotel and services
Handles ~25M passengers annually with strong on-time performance

7 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.5

Navigation7.2

Food6.8

Transport8.5

Disruption resilience7.8

Key Stats

Annual passengers

25M

Terminals

4 active terminals

On-time departures

76%

Avg security

7 min

Best For

Fast rail to city centerShort security queuesStar Alliance lounge accessFamily facilities

Watch Out For

Limited airside food optionsMorning bag drop queuesGate clusters require walkingLounge capacity limits on busy days