Terminal 1 hosts 8 airlines. You'll find 2 dining options, 8 shops here.
One security line covers all flights at Malmö’s passenger terminal
All departures at Malmö Sturup Airport run through a single passenger terminal and one shared security checkpoint, covering SAS, Ryanair, Wizz Air, BRA, Ais Airlines, Sunclass Airlines, Trade Air, and Jettime. Domestic and international flights leave from the same departures hall, so you’re not changing terminals or floors once you’re inside. The whole building is ground level, so walking time from check-in desks to the furthest gate usually stays under 5–7 minutes.
Check-in counters for SAS Scandinavian Airlines and BRA sit closest to the entrance, with Ryanair and Wizz Air desks further along the same row on the public side. Most desks open about 2 hours before departure, though early-morning flights around 06:00 can see queues forming shortly after 04:30 when the building gets going. With only Terminal 1 in play, you always follow the same pattern: check-in desks, central security, then a single departures hall with gates spread in a short line.
Food and coffee: short list, quick choices
Bistro & Bar sits airside in the departures hall and covers the basics from breakfast to late flights, typically matching the day’s first and last departures between roughly 05:00 and 22:00. Expect burgers, salads, and Swedish-style plates in the 120–200 SEK range, plus draft beer and wine by the glass. It’s near the main seating area, so you can keep an eye on boarding screens at the same time.
Way Cup handles the coffee run, with locations landside and airside serving espresso drinks, basic sandwiches, and pastries. A latte usually lands around 35–45 SEK, and you’ll see the morning rush just after 06:00 when SAS and BRA departures bunch together. If you want something to take on a Ryanair or Wizz Air flight where buy-on-board rules the cabin, this is the place to stock up before boarding starts.
Shops, cash, and car hire on one level
Malmö Duty Free sits airside just past security, carrying standard liquor, cosmetics, and chocolates, with Swedish spirits and Scandinavian candy front and center. Prices line up with regional duty free norms, and queues spike before Sunclass charter departures to holiday destinations. It’s directly on the walk to the gates, so you won’t miss it between security and your flight.
WHSmith and Pressbyrån cover reading material, snacks, and soft drinks, with Pressbyrån also selling SL and local transit-related items and grab-and-go food. Expect airport pricing, roughly 10–20 SEK over city shops for drinks and candy. Their locations are close to each other in the departures hall, so if one is busy you can flip to the other in under a minute.
On the arrivals and public side, Forex Bank handles currency exchange and basic ATM services, useful if you’re arriving on Ryanair or Wizz Air from outside the eurozone and need SEK on landing. Typical hours mirror main flight banks in the middle of the day, so late-evening arrivals after 22:00 might find the counter closed. Rates won’t beat city-center options, but it’s the practical fix before you reach Malmö or Lund.
Europcar, Sixt, and Hertz have desks in the public arrivals area, a short walk from baggage claim, with the car parks directly outside the terminal building. Advance reservations usually give better rates, but you can often still pick up a compact car day-of if you arrive on a midweek SAS or BRA flight. The walk from arrivals to the rental lot takes roughly 3–4 minutes with luggage.
Lounges, seating, and how to work the terminal
There are no catalogued airline or pay-per-use lounges in the Malmö passenger terminal, so your waiting area is the general departures hall used by all airlines. Power outlets appear along the windows and near a few central pillars, but not at every seat, so charging multiple devices may take a bit of hunting. Wi‑Fi comes via Swedavia’s free airport network, with basic speeds fine for streaming and calls during off-peak periods.
The compact layout means boarding calls for SAS, BRA, Ryanair, and Wizz Air can overlap in the same space, so check the specific flight number on the gate screens instead of relying on audio announcements. Boarding usually starts around 25–35 minutes before departure, with low-cost carriers tending to open earlier when buses to remote stands are used. One practical tip: clear security first, then grab food or shop airside, since everything you need at Malmö sits within a 2–3 minute walk of any gate.