Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
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.
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.