Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport lies approximately 37 kilometres north of central Stockholm, in the municipality of Sigtuna. It is Sweden's largest airport and the principal international gateway for the country, also serving as a major hub for the Nordic region. The airport opened to scheduled traffic in 1962, gradually replacing the older Bromma Airport, which had become constrained by its urban location.
About Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport lies approximately 37 kilometres north of central Stockholm, in the municipality of Sigtuna. It is Sweden's largest airport and the principal international gateway for the country, also serving as a major hub for the Nordic region. The airport opened to scheduled traffic in 1962, gradually replacing the older Bromma Airport, which had become constrained by its urban location.
Arlanda operates four passenger terminals: Terminals 2 and 5 handle international flights, while Terminals 3 and 4 are used primarily for domestic services. The airport has three runways, two oriented roughly north-south and one in a crosswind configuration, allowing simultaneous operations. Arlanda functions around the clock, though noise restrictions apply during night hours, and ongoing modernisation projects continue to upgrade terminal facilities.
Overview
Stockholm Arlanda Airport lies approximately 37 kilometres north of central Stockholm, in the municipality of Sigtuna. It is Sweden's largest airport and the principal international gateway for the country, also serving as a major hub for the Nordic region. The airport opened to scheduled traffic in 1962, gradually replacing the older Bromma Airport, which had become constrained by its urban location.
Airlines
Arlanda is the main hub for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and a key base for Norwegian Air Shuttle. BRA Braathens Regional Airlines maintains a significant presence on domestic routes. Major international carriers serving the airport include Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, British Airways, Finnair, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and several transatlantic operators connecting Stockholm with North American and Asian destinations.
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FAQ
Stockholm Arlanda Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport is located in Stockholm, Sweden (Europe), at coordinates 59.650°, 17.930°.
- Its IATA code is ARN and its ICAO code is ESSA.
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport serves Stockholm, Sweden. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport operates on Europe/Stockholm local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport sits at latitude 59.650° and longitude 17.930°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ARN. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ARN is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ARN on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Stockholms län, 190 45, Sweden, the phone number is +46 10 109 10 00, the official website is http://www.swedavia.se/arlanda/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Sweden. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.