# Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

> Stockholm, SE · 37 km (23 mi) north of Stockholm City

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## Facts

- **IATA**: ARN
- **ICAO**: ESSA
- **Timezone**: Europe/Stockholm
- **Runways**: 3
- **Terminals**: 4
- **Passengers**: 27.1M/yr
- **Hub for**: SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle
- **Official site**: https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/

## Overview

## Welcome

Stockholm Arlanda Airport distinguishes itself by operating more like a transport hub within a campus than a typical terminal complex. This sprawling arrangement is punctuated by two Arlanda Express stations directly beneath it—Arlanda South for Terminals 2, 3, and 4, and Arlanda North for Terminal 5. For any traveler planning their movements, it's key to know where you’re heading first.

## At a glance

Positioned 37 kilometers north of Stockholm city center, Stockholm Arlanda Airport serves as a critical node for Scandinavian travel, moving 27.1 million passengers annually. Its expansive grounds host hubs for SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle. Despite its considerable size, the airport's infrastructure is streamlined through three runways and four distinct terminals: 2, 3, 4, and 5.

## Terminals & layout

Terminals at Arlanda are specialized: Terminal 2 caters to British Airways and Finnair; Terminal 3 serves BRA Braathens Regional Airlines; Terminal 4 is oriented for domestic flights under SAS Scandinavian Airlines yet has been integrated operationally into Terminal 5, which also handles major traffic for Norwegian Air Shuttle and SAS. This amalgamation means passengers should treat these two terminals as a single unit when connecting.

## Getting to and from the city

The Arlanda Express is the airport's standout offering, whisking travelers to Stockholm Central in just 18 minutes for $33-39 (approximately 320-360 SEK) one-way. For budget-conscious travelers, the Stockholm commuter rail provides a 38-42 minute ride at $5-12, plus a passage fee. Bus options include Flygbussarna, taking 40-60 minutes for $12-15, or SL buses covering the distance in 60-80 minutes for about $3-5. Ground transport like taxis and rideshares takes about 35-50 minutes with rates around $45-75. Rental cars are available, though with varying prices starting at $40-70 per day.

## Traveller essentials

Navigating Arlanda requires a keen sense of direction and timing. The airport's signage and two-stop train service streamline the process somewhat, but floor maps remain invaluable tools. Tax refund processing is available, crucial for those looking to reclaim VAT on purchases made within Sweden or the EU.

## Dining & shopping highlights

Terminal 5 is the place for ambitious palates. Little Italy by Pontus Fritiof, Nordic Kitchen & Bar, and Sweets by Camilla enhance the dining scene with distinctive flavors, each adding a local twist. The 24-hour Eatery Garden serves as a refuge for those arriving or departing outside regular hours. Retail offerings include brands like Sweshop, Rituals, and InMotion, with many located in Terminal 5.

## Lounges

Terminal 5 hosts a plethora of lounge options, making it ideal for passengers seeking relaxation before departure. The American Express Lounge by Pontus, Menzies Lounge Norrsken, two additional Menzies Lounges, and the SAS Star Alliance Lounge ensure travelers can find a place to unwind with ease. Notably, the 60° Lounge is available for walk-up entry, simplifying access for those without airline affiliations.

## Insider tips

- **Insider:** Memorize the Arlanda Express stops to minimize confusion: "Arlanda South" covers Terminals 2, 3, and 4, while "Arlanda North" serves Terminal 5.

- **Time:** Leverage Terminal 5 not only for its extensive food offerings but also for late-night dining at the 24-hour Eatery Garden.

- **Quiet:** If you're flying with ANA, use Terminal 5, and remember check-in occurs on level 3.

- **Money:** Keep receipts if you've shopped tax-free, as VAT refund processing is available for non-EU residents.

- **Avoid:** Terminal 4 confusion persists, so treat it as part of Terminal 5 when navigating the airport.

- **Local:** Nordic Kitchen & Bar provides a meal reminiscent of Stockholm, emphasizing locally inspired cuisine.

- **Insider:** Download Swedavia's maps prior to your journey; they offer valuable floor-based diagrams for efficient navigation.

## Terminals (5)

- **Terminal 2** — British Airways, Finnair
- **Terminal 3** — BRA Braathens Regional Airlines
- **Terminal 4** — SAS Scandinavian Airlines
- **Terminal 5** — Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS Scandinavian Airlines
- **SkyCity** — All terminals via airport complex
  Central landside connection between terminals

## Dining (40)

- **7-Eleven** — T5 · Convenience food · Grab-and-go · $
- **Barino** — Terminal 5 · bar · $$
- **Barino Italian Inspired Café** — SkyCity · Italian café · Casual · $$
- **Bastard Burgers** — Terminal 5 · fast food · $$
- **Bejing 8** — Terminal 5 · Asian · $$
- **Brioche Dorée** — T5 · Bakery café · Quick service · $
- **Café Bar** — Terminal 5 · café · $
- **Caffè Ritazza** — Terminal 2 · café · $
- **Clarion Hotel Arlanda restaurant** — SkyCity · Hotel restaurant · Full service · $$$
- **Cosmopolitan Bar** — Terminal 5 · bar · $$
- **Eatery** — Terminal 5 · casual dining · $$
- **Eatery Garden** — SkyCity · International · Casual · $$
- **Espression Lavazza** — Terminal 2 · café · $
- **Espresso House** — T5 · Coffee shop · Café · $
- **Hawaii Poké** — T5 · Poké · Fast casual · $$
- **Joe & The Juice** — Terminal 5 · juice bar · $$
- **MAX** — Terminal 5 · fast food · $
- **Max Burgers** — T4 · Burgers · Fast casual · $
- **MAX Express** — Terminal 5 · fast food · $
- **McDonald's** — T5 · Burgers · Fast food · $
- **O'Learys** — T2 · Sports bar · American · $$
- **Pearl Lounge T2 Arlanda (food service within lounge)** — Terminal 2 · lounge dining
- **Pizza Hut** — T5 · Pizza · Fast casual · $
- **Pontus in the Air** — Terminal 5 · upscale dining · $$$
- **Radisson Blu SkyCity restaurant** — SkyCity · Hotel restaurant · Full service · $$$
- **RC** — Terminal 5 · bakery · $
- **RC Café & Pâtisserie** — 5 · Café · French-inspired · $$
- **RC Café & Pâtisserie (Marketplace)** — 5 · Café · French-inspired · $$
- **SAS Lounge Restaurant** — T5 · Lounge dining · Scandinavian · $$$
- **Sky Horizon** — SkyCity · restaurant · $$$
- **Starbucks** — Terminal 2 · café · $
- **Sushi Yama** — T5 · Japanese · Fast casual · $$
- **ÄTA** — Terminal 5 · casual dining · $$
- **Taco Bar** — Terminal 5 · Mexican · $$
- **Taste by Nordrest** — Terminal 5 · Nordic · $$
- **Taste Express** — Terminal 5 · fast casual · $$
- **TGI Fridays** — T5 · American grill · Casual dining · $$
- **The Famous Bar** — Terminal 5 · bar · $$
- **The Social Bar & Bistro** — SkyCity · bistro · $$$
- **Uncorked** — Terminal 5 · wine bar · $$$

## Lounges (22)

- **60° Lounge** — 5 · Terminal unknown · walk-up
- **60° Lounge** — 5 · Priority Pass, Day pass · walk-up
- **American Express Lounge by Pontus** — 5 · Terminal 5 · American Express cardholders only
- **American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof** — Terminal 5 · American Express Platinum Card, American Express Centurion Card, Eligible American Express cardholders per Amex rules
- **American Express Pop-up Lounge** — T5 · Centurion card members, Platinum card members
- **Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal Lounge** — SkyCity · hotel guests, conference guests
- **Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport lounge** — SkyCity · hotel guests
- **Craft & Draft** — Terminal 5 · Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Eligible Mastercard Airport Experiences, Walk-in restaurant access
- **Eatery Garden (lounge program access)** — Terminal 5 · Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Eligible Mastercard Airport Experiences, Walk-in restaurant access
- **Gateau (Non-Schengen)** — Terminal 5 · Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Eligible Mastercard Airport Experiences, Walk-in café access
- **Menzies Aurora Lounge (historical name)** — Terminal 2 · Airline-invited passengers, Select lounge membership programs
- **Menzies/Executive Lounge** — T5 · Business class, Lounge membership programs
- **Menzies Lounge** — 5 · Terminal 5
- **Menzies Lounge Norrsken** — 5 · Terminal 5
- **Pearl Lounge** — T2 · Prepaid lounge pass, Lounge membership programs
- **Pearl Lounge T5** — Terminal 5 · Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Walk-in paid access subject to space (per operator policy)
- **Pearl Lounge (Terminal 2)** — Terminal 2 · Priority Pass, LoungeKey, DragonPass, Eligible airline business class passengers, Pay-at-the-door subject to capacity
- **Radisson Blu SkyCity lounge** — SkyCity · hotel guests
- **SAS Gold Lounge** — T5 · Star Alliance Gold
- **SAS Lounge** — T5 · SAS Business, Star Alliance Gold
- **SAS Star Alliance Lounge** — 5 · Terminal 5
- **VIP Services Lounge** — SkyCity · VIP service booking

## Shops (45)

- **7-Eleven** — T5 · Convenience
- **Ahlens** — T5 · Fashion / Department store
- **Apoteksgruppen Pharmacy Shop** — Terminal 5 · pharmacy
- **Barber Shop** — T5 · Barber
- **Beauty store** — T5 · Beauty
- **Bookshop** — SkyCity · bookstore
- **Bookstore** — T5 · Books
- **Capi The Travellers Electronics** — Terminal 5 · electronics
- **Capi The Travellers Electronics Company** — Terminal 2 · electronics
- **Duty Free** — T2 · Duty-free
- **Duty Free Store Express** — Terminal 5 · duty free
- **Duty Free Store (Terminal 2)** — Terminal 2 · duty free
- **Eton** — Terminal 5 · fashion
- **Fashion store** — T5 · Fashion
- **Flygfrisören** — SkyCity · hair salon
- **Forex** — SkyCity · currency exchange
- **Gift shop** — T5 · Gifts
- **InMotion**
- **InMotion** — 2 · Electronics
- **InMotion** — 5 · Electronics
- **Marketplace**
- **Marketplace** — 5 · Travel Essentials
- **New Deli & WHSmith** — Terminal 2 · convenience
- **News/Deli** — Terminal 5 · newsstand
- **Pharmacy** — SkyCity · pharmacy
- **Pocket Shop** — Terminal 2 · books
- **Pressbyrån** — T5 · Convenience / Newsstand
- **Æra Fashion Women** — Terminal 5 · fashion
- **Æra Man** — Terminal 5 · fashion
- **Æra Shirts** — Terminal 5 · fashion
- **Rituals**
- **Rituals** — 5 · Beauty
- **SAS Travel Shop** — T5 · Airline services / Travel retail
- **Stockholm Duty Free** — Terminal 5 · duty free
- **Sunglass Hut** — T5 · Sunglasses
- **Sverige Souvenir** — T5 · Souvenirs
- **Swedavia Shop** — T5 · Airport retail
- **Sweshop**
- **Sweshop** — 5 · Souvenirs
- **Syster P**
- **Syster P** — 5 · Fashion
- **Tech2Go** — T5 · Electronics / Travel tech
- **WHSmith**
- **WHSmith** — 5 · Books
- **World of Toys** — Terminal 2 · toys

## Parking (14)

- **Car park P1** — Garage · Near Terminal 5
- **Car park P2** — Garage · Near Terminal 4/5
- **Car park P3** — Garage · Airport area
- **Car park P4** — Garage · Airport area
- **Car park P5** — Garage · Airport area
- **Express indoor P21** — 2 min to Terminal 2
- **Express indoor P22** — 2 min to Terminal 2, 3
- **Express indoor P41** — 7 min to Terminal 5 and 6 min to Terminal 2, 3
- **Express indoor P51** — 2 min to Terminal 5
- **Express indoor P53** — 5 min to Terminal 5
- **Express outdoor P45** — 8 min to Terminal 2, 3, 5
- **Express outdoor P46** — 7 min to Terminal 2, 3, 5
- **Long-term parking** — Surface lot · Airport perimeter
- **SkyCity Garage Premium** — 2 min to Terminal 5

## Ground transport (16)

- **Arlanda Express** — Train · 20 min to Stockholm Central · SEK 340 · Every 15 min
  Fastest rail link between the airport and central Stockholm.
- **Arlanda Express North** — Train · 18 min train ride between Arlanda and Stockholm Central, identical to the southern access · $33-39 one way standard adult (approx 320-360 SEK), same Arlanda Express pricing regardless of entrance · Every 10-15 min most of the day; same trains serve both entrances
- **Arlanda Express South** — Train · 18 min train ride between Arlanda and Stockholm Central as consistently reported by travellers · $33-39 one way standard adult (approx 320-360 SEK) when bought at the station, with lower promotional and advance fares mentioned in user threads · Every 10-15 min most of the day, with reduced late‑evening frequency according to user reports
- **Bolt** — Rideshare · 30-45 min to Stockholm city center · Varies · On demand
  Alternative app-based rideshare with variable availability.
- **Flygbussarna** — Bus · 40-60 min Arlanda to Cityterminalen depending on traffic, based on frequent traveller reports · $12-15 one way per adult according to multiple user reports (approx 130-150 SEK) · Roughly every 15-30 min during the day on the main Arlanda–City line, with sparser late‑night departures
- **Flygbussarna airport coach** — Bus · 45-50 min to Stockholm Cityterminalen · SEK 129-159 · Every 10-30 min
  Coach service to central Stockholm with multiple city stops.
- **Rental car** — Road · Plan on 15-30 min from leaving arrivals to driving off in your rental, plus 35-50 min into central Stockholm depending on traffic · Highly variable; user reports commonly mention base rates starting around $40-70 per day for compact cars before insurance and extras · Major rental agencies operate daily; cars are available on reservation with after‑hours pick‑up/return options at most firms
- **Rideshare** — Road · 35-50 min drive time similar to taxis, depending on traffic and pick‑up delays · Typically around $45-70 (roughly 500-750 SEK) ARN to central Stockholm in normal conditions according to user‑reported fares · On demand; availability varies, with some users reporting longer waits late at night or during bad weather
- **Shuttle bus to nearby hotels** — Shuttle · 5-15 min to nearby hotels · Often free · Hotel-dependent
  Used by several off-site airport hotels within about a 10-minute drive.
- **SL airport buses** — Bus · 60-80 min total with typical SL bus + pendeltåg connection reported by regulars · $3-5 equivalent per journey when using SL single tickets or included in SL period cards according to user discussions · Local SL buses and trains run roughly every 15-30 min on most routes, but effective combined frequency depends on the specific bus–train pair
- **SL bus 579** — Bus · Varies by destination · Standard SL fare · Regular service
  Local bus option linking the airport to nearby communities and commuter rail links.
- **SL commuter train** — Train · 35-40 min to Stockholm Central · SEK 190 · Regular service
  Uses the Arlanda passage/airport station access rules and may require an access supplement.
- **Stockholm commuter rail** — Train · About 38-42 min Arlanda C to Stockholm Central including typical wait, per multiple user reports · $5-12 depending on SL ticket type plus an additional Arlanda station passage fee as described by users · Roughly every 30 min most of the day, with reduced late‑night service as noted by travellers
- **Taxi** — Road · 35-50 min ARN to central Stockholm depending on traffic according to frequent user experiences · $45-75 fixed price equivalent (approx 500-800 SEK) to central Stockholm with major companies per multiple user reports · On demand; taxis generally available at all hours at the official ranks, though waits can increase during storms or busy peaks
- **Taxi Stockholm** — Taxi · 30-45 min to Stockholm city center · SEK 500-700 · On demand
  Fixed-price airport taxis are commonly available; confirm fare before departure.
- **Uber** — Rideshare · 30-45 min to Stockholm city center · Varies · On demand
  Pick-up location and availability depend on terminal and demand.

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Memorize the Arlanda Express stops to minimize confusion: "Arlanda South" covers Terminals 2, 3, and 4, while "Arlanda North" serves Terminal 5.
- _Time_: Leverage Terminal 5 not only for its extensive food offerings but also for late-night dining at the 24-hour Eatery Garden.
- _Quiet_: If you're flying with ANA, use Terminal 5, and remember check-in occurs on level 3.
- _Money_: Keep receipts if you've shopped tax-free, as VAT refund processing is available for non-EU residents.
- _Avoid_: Terminal 4 confusion persists, so treat it as part of Terminal 5 when navigating the airport.
- _Local_: Nordic Kitchen & Bar provides a meal reminiscent of Stockholm, emphasizing locally inspired cuisine.
- _Insider_: Download Swedavia's maps prior to your journey; they offer valuable floor-based diagrams for efficient navigation.