Gamla stan
The medieval old town, with cobbled lanes, the Royal Palace and the Storkyrkan cathedral.
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Airport · Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm Arlanda ARN
37 km from central Stockholm. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 37 km
- terminals
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- ARN · ESSA
About the airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is about 40 km north of central Stockholm, in Sigtuna municipality near Märsta. It is Sweden’s largest airport and its main international gateway.
Terminals
There are several terminals, including Terminals 2, 4 and 5, within walking distance of each other. Terminal 5 is the largest and is used by SAS and other airlines. Check your ticket or airline to see which terminal you need.
Services
The terminals have shops, restaurants, cafés, free wifi and car rental. The Arlanda Express, commuter and regional trains and the Flygbussarna coaches serve the airport, and the trip to central Stockholm is short.
Getting to the city
Arlanda Express
A direct, non-stop train to Stockholm Central Station, about 20 min. The fastest option.
Pendeltåg och regionaltåg
Commuter and regional trains from Arlanda C station towards Stockholm and Uppsala. They are usually cheaper than the Arlanda Express, though a little slower.
Flygbussarna
Airport coaches to Cityterminalen, next to the Central Station, about 40 min depending on traffic.
Taxi
Official ranks outside the terminals. It is wise to ask the fare before getting in; the ride to the centre takes about 35 min.
Airport map
Terminal 2
A terminal serving a limited number of airlines; it is within walking distance of the other terminals. Check your ticket or airline to see which terminal you need.
Terminal 4
A terminal a short walk from Terminal 2 and Terminal 5, used by flights of several airlines. Confirm your terminal before you leave.
Terminal 5
The airport's largest terminal, used by SAS and other airlines, with shops, restaurants and waiting areas along the gate piers.
Stockholm
Things to do in Stockholm
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, spreads across fourteen islands between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, with a medieval old town, major museums and water everywhere.
Museo Vasa
A museum on Djurgården housing the Vasa, an almost intact 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628.
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Stadshuset
The red-brick City Hall by the water, with its unmistakable tower and the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet.
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Skansen
The world's oldest open-air museum, on Djurgården, with historic buildings from all over Sweden and a zoo of Nordic wildlife.
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How far is the airport from central Stockholm?
Stockholm Arlanda airport is about 37 km from central Stockholm.
How do I get from the airport to central Stockholm?
From Stockholm Arlanda airport you can take Arlanda Express (train), Pendeltåg och regionaltåg (train), Flygbussarna (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Stockholm Arlanda airport have?
Stockholm Arlanda has 3 terminals: Terminal 2, Terminal 4, and Terminal 5.
Landing in Stockholm?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- A bright terminal hall with large glass walls: Andreas Trepte, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- The waiting area of a gate pier, with seating and a wooden floor: I99pema, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The apron with the terminal buildings and the control tower: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gamla stan: Julian Herzog (Website), CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Museo Vasa: John Samuel, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Stadshuset: Julian Herzog (Website), CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Skansen: Pudelek, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons