ARN · Stockholm, Sweden · International Hub
Stockholm Arlanda Airport Guide
Terminals, minimum connection times, ground transport, parking, lounges, and layover advice for Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), sourced from the airport or the operator that runs each service, with minimums from OAG data.
Quick answer
- Terminals: 3 terminals
- Minimum connection time: 30 min domestic, 1 hr 30 min international to domestic
- Arrive: Follow your airline's check-in deadline
- To Stockholm: about 18 min one-way
- Free WiFi: Yes · Showers: Yes
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Terminals & connections
Stockholm Arlanda Airport has 3 terminals. Transfer system: Terminal 5 is the consolidated main terminal (it absorbed the former Terminal 4, linked by a ~7-min walkway); a Terminal 2 to Terminal 5 transfer uses a free bus with separate Schengen and non-Schengen routes and up to a 20-min wait. Floors run 30 domestic, 60 domestic-intl, 90 off any international arrival. The 2024 consolidation folded the old Terminal 4 into Terminal 5, so the airport now centres on T5; the remaining friction is the Terminal 2 to Terminal 5 transfer bus, which is gate-to-gate but can mean up to a 20-minute wait. SAS and Norwegian file fast same-airline domestic floors; the SAS-Norwegian interline is suppressed. The airport publishes no recommended minimum connection time.
Terminal 5
1 airline: Norwegian Air Shuttle
The consolidated main terminal, now handling both domestic and international traffic after absorbing the former Terminal 4 (gates C30-C44, linked by a ~7-min walkway). SAS and Norwegian hub. Non-Schengen flights sit behind passport control.
Terminal 2
International terminal, linked to Terminal 5 by a free transfer bus (separate Schengen and non-Schengen routes, up to a 20-min wait, daily 05:30-22:00).
Terminal 3
Small domestic/Schengen terminal, open only about 90 minutes before departures.
Minimum connection times
- Domestic to domestic
- 30 min
- Domestic to international
- 1 hr
- International to domestic
- 1 hr 30 min
- International to international
- 1 hr 30 min
- Transfer system
- Terminal 5 is the consolidated main terminal (it absorbed the former Terminal 4, linked by a ~7-min walkway); a Terminal 2 to Terminal 5 transfer uses a free bus with separate Schengen and non-Schengen routes and up to a 20-min wait
- Airside connected
- Not published
Layover helper
Find how long to plan for a connection at ARN: the official minimum connection time, plus a comfortable time of 30 minutes more, or 60 more when you clear customs or go through security again after a terminal change. Adjust trip type, terminal change, and checked-bag assumptions to match your itinerary.
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Security & TSA
Security waits at ARN vary by time of day and checkpoint. We have not confirmed a standard arrival time published by ARN, so follow your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadlines. Check live ARN security wait times
- TSA PreCheck
- Not available
- CLEAR
- Not available
- Global Entry
- Not available
Schengen airport; no US TSA programs. The Terminal 2 to Terminal 5 transfer bus runs separate Schengen and non-Schengen routes. EES fully operational since 10 April 2026 (Sweden is in the Schengen area).
Lounges
2 notable lounges at ARN, including airline-branded clubs and third-party options accessible via Priority Pass or day-pass. Check your credit card benefits (Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X) before paying a day-pass fee.
SAS Lounge
Terminal 5, by Gate E1 (airside)SAS / SkyTeam
Access: Business class, SkyTeam status, paid access
Amenities: Buffet, Bar, Wi-Fi, Showers
SAS Lounge by Mastercard
Terminal 5, near Gate F26 (airside)SAS / contract
Access: Eligible Mastercard, SAS premium, paid access
Amenities: Buffet, Bar, Wi-Fi
Amenities
6 of 7 core amenities available at ARN: showers, free WiFi, nursing rooms, chapel, pharmacy, pet relief. Free WiFi quality is rated good. Dining options span 1 terminal.
Showers
Available
SAS lounges
Sleep pods
Not available
WiFi
Free (good)
Free wifi
Nursing rooms
Available
Terminals
Chapel
Available
Quiet room
Pet relief areas
Available
Pet relief areas
Dining highlights
Terminal 5: Pontus in the Air, Nordic Kitchen & Bar
Ground transport to Stockholm
ARN is about 18 min from downtown Stockholm by the fastest transit option.
| Option | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
Arlanda Express Train Non-stop to Stockholm city in 18 min, departures every 12-15 minutes; adult single 340 SEK (about USD 36). | $36 | about 18 min |
SL commuter train (Pendeltåg) / SJ Train SL commuter trains to Stockholm stop at Arlanda Central Station. Adult single ticket including the Arlanda passage fee SEK 200 (about USD 21), SEK 183 discounted; if you already hold an SL ticket, the passage fee alone is SEK 157. | $19-$21 | Varies |
Flygbussarna airport coach Bus Coach to Stockholm C in about 40 minutes, departures up to every 15 minutes; fares from 129 SEK (about USD 14). | $14 | about 40 min |
Parking
ARN does not publish a fixed daily parking rate; on-airport parking is priced dynamically by date and lot. Foreign airport; parking rates not independently verified. Sweden prices in SEK via swedavia.com.
- Short-term
- Varies
- Long-term
- Varies
- Economy
- Not published
- Valet
- Not published
Can I leave ARN during a layover?
With a 3-hour layover, stay inside ARN. With 6+ hours, you have time to see part of Stockholm. Round-trip to the city center is about 36 min plus re-screening on return.
Stockholm city is ~18 min on the Arlanda Express or ~40 min by Flygbussarna coach. A 4+ hour layover can reach the city and back; a 3-hour layover or shorter is best spent airside. Non-EU nationals leaving Schengen face passport control and EES biometrics.
Frequently asked questions
How early should I arrive at ARN?
We have not confirmed a standard arrival time published by Stockholm Arlanda Airport, so follow your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadlines. Security waits vary by time of day and checkpoint, so add buffer at busy times.
What is the minimum connection time at ARN?
ARN requires at least 30 minutes for domestic-to-domestic connections and 90 minutes for international-to-domestic connections. Transfer system: Terminal 5 is the consolidated main terminal (it absorbed the former Terminal 4, linked by a ~7-min walkway); a Terminal 2 to Terminal 5 transfer uses a free bus with separate Schengen and non-Schengen routes and up to a 20-min wait.
How long does it take to get between terminals at ARN?
We have no officially published terminal-to-terminal transfer time for ARN, so plan around the minimum connection time and add time for the terminal change.
Can I leave ARN during a 6-hour layover?
With 3 hours you should stay inside ARN. A 6-hour layover is enough to leave the airport briefly. Round-trip to the city center is about 36 minutes plus re-screening. Stockholm city is ~18 min on the Arlanda Express or ~40 min by Flygbussarna coach. A 4+ hour layover can reach the city and back; a 3-hour layover or shorter is best spent airside. Non-EU nationals leaving Schengen face passport control and EES biometrics.
Does ARN have showers?
Yes, ARN has showers at SAS lounges.
Does ARN have sleep pods?
ARN does not have dedicated sleep pods. Check premium airline lounges for quiet rooms.
Is WiFi free at ARN?
Yes. ARN offers free WiFi throughout the airport. Free wifi
What is the cheapest way to get from ARN to Stockholm?
The cheapest option is typically Flygbussarna airport coach at $14, taking about 40 minutes. Coach to Stockholm C in about 40 minutes, departures up to every 15 minutes; fares from 129 SEK (about USD 14).
Is there TSA PreCheck and CLEAR at ARN?
ARN does not support TSA PreCheck and does not have CLEAR. Security waits vary by time of day and checkpoint, and ARN posts live wait times on its website. Schengen airport; no US TSA programs. The Terminal 2 to Terminal 5 transfer bus runs separate Schengen and non-Schengen routes. EES fully operational since 10 April 2026 (Sweden is in the Schengen area).
Where should I eat at ARN during a layover?
Notable dining at ARN includes Pontus in the Air (Terminal 5), Nordic Kitchen & Bar (Terminal 5).
How much does parking cost at ARN?
ARN does not publish a fixed daily parking rate; rates are set dynamically by date and lot. Foreign airport; parking rates not independently verified. Sweden prices in SEK via swedavia.com.
Which terminal does my airline use at ARN?
ARN has 3 terminals. Major airline assignments: Terminal 5: Norwegian Air Shuttle. Confirm with your boarding pass before arrival since a few airlines operate from multiple terminals depending on route.
Are there pet relief areas at ARN?
Yes. Pet relief areas.
Is there a chapel or prayer room at ARN?
Yes. Quiet room.
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Sources & verification
- Overview: https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/transport-at-the-airport/
- Terminals: https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/before-your-journey/
- Connection times: https://www.expertflyer.com/air/travel-information
- Security: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/airports-with-global-entry
- Ground transport: https://www.arlandaexpress.com/tickets/tickets-prices https://sl.se/en/fares-and-tickets/visitor-tickets/travel-to-and-from-arlanda-airport https://www.flygbussarna.se/en/arlanda
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockholm_Arlanda_Airport
Connection times, security and ground transport verified Oct 2026 against the sources above. Parking, amenities, lounges and nearby hotels without a listed source are not yet verified. Always confirm with Stockholm Arlanda Airport before flying.
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