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ARN · Major hub

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

Stockholm · Sweden

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) is a major hub airport near Stockholm in Sweden. This page covers the essentials — IATA + ICAO codes, location, live flight status, and hotels nearby.

IATA
ARN
ICAO
ESSA
Type
Major hub
Elevation
137 ft
Runways
3
Longest runway
3,301 m (10,830 ft)
Surface
Asphalt
Coordinates
59.648, 17.929
Country
✈ Live flights (FlightAware) 🗺 Map 📖 Wikipedia
🛏 Hotels near ARN — Booking.com. Often cheaper than the in-airport hotel; bookings include free cancellation up to 24 h prior at most properties.

Getting to + from the city

Arlanda Express train to Stockholm Central in 18 min for SEK 320 (~$30 — the premium option). SL Commuter Train (Pendeltåg) is SEK 110 + 40 min (same destination, much cheaper). Flygbussarna airport bus SEK 119 + 45 min. Taxi SEK 600–800 to central + 35–50 min.

Terminals

T2 + T5 are international/long-haul. T4 is Schengen domestic + Europe. SAS uses all terminals (Star Alliance hub). Walking between terminals is feasible — connected airside for most. Confirm terminal in advance.

What's actually good

SAS Lounge + Star Alliance Lounge are both top-tier. Menzies Aviation Lounge (Priority Pass) is the budget option. Food: Sturehof Swedish bistro airside, Pontus in the Air — proper Swedish meatballs + gravlax. Free Wi-Fi works.

Avoid

Paying Arlanda Express price if you have 22+ extra minutes (SL train is 1/3 the cost). Tipping (not done in Sweden). Currency exchange at airport (SEK is expensive — use a Wise card). Smoking outside designated areas. Booking flights in January without padding for snow delays.

Other airports in Sweden

Airport data from OurAirports.com (public domain).