Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)

Stockholm, SE 🇸🇪 Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

ESSA

IATA

ARN

Elevation

137 ft

Region

SE-AB

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: ESSA

Local Code: Not available

Location: 59.64849° N, 17.928829° E

Continent: EU

Type: Large International Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Recent traveler reviews for Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) indicate a mixed, often negative, sentiment, primarily driven by significant frustrations with immigration and staff interactions. Despite some positive aspects related to punctuality and transportation, many travelers report a decline in overall satisfaction, with the airport scoring a 3/10 based on 190 reviews on Skytrax.

What Travelers Love

Punctuality: Stockholm Arlanda Airport was recognized as Europe's most punctual airport in 2024 by Eurocontrol, achieving 80% on-time departures.
Food Options: Many travelers find a good variety of food places, with some noting that food prices are reasonable or not excessively expensive.
Connectivity: The airport is considered well-connected to the city and surrounding areas.
Transportation Connections: Travelers appreciate the multiple options for transport to the city, including the fast and reliable Arlanda Express train, popular Flygbussarna coaches, and readily available taxis/rideshares. The Arlanda Express is often praised for its cleanliness, modernity, and 20-minute journey to the city center.
Improved Security (from 2022): Security controls are generally seen as acceptable compared to previous issues in 2022. Investments in modern security control and a new marketplace are ongoing, with full opening planned for 2025.
Free WiFi: The airport provides free and functional Wi-Fi.
On-site Hotels: Hotels like Comfort Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal are commended for their convenient location directly opposite SkyCity, as well as clean and spacious rooms and good amenities.

Common Complaints

Passport Control & Immigration: This is a major source of dissatisfaction, with consistently long lines, understaffed booths, and a lack of automatic gates leading to extended wait times, often up to 45 minutes or more for non-EU citizens. Current estimates place immigration wait times at around 53-55 minutes.
Unfriendly and Unhelpful Staff: Numerous reviews highlight staff being perceived as cold, rude, unapologetic, and unhelpful, particularly at passport control and security checkpoints.
Cleanliness: Some travelers have described the airport as dirty.
Lack of Seating: There are frequent complaints about a scarcity of seating in terminal areas, with reports of many chairs being removed, leaving only paid coffee shop areas with available seats.
High Costs (General): Beyond certain food options, the airport is generally considered expensive, including shuttle services. The Arlanda Express train, while fast, is noted as being particularly costly.
Poor Signage and Layout: Travelers report issues with unclear signage, contradictory instructions from staff, and a confusing terminal layout, especially when transferring between terminals. Long walking distances in Terminals 4 and 5 are also mentioned.
Inconsistent Security Process: Inconsistencies in liquid rules between terminals (e.g., Terminal 2 being stricter than Terminal 5) and outdated security technology requiring removal of all items from bags are noted.
Unfriendly to Families with Babies: Families traveling with infants report not receiving priority at security, despite disability signage, and being directed to regular queues.
Cold Terminals: Several reviews mention the airport being consistently cold, advising travelers to bring warm clothing for layovers.

Overall, while Stockholm-Arlanda Airport performs well in terms of flight punctuality and offers efficient transport links to the city, recent traveler experiences are significantly hindered by substantial wait times at immigration, pervasive complaints about staff demeanor, and perceived shortcomings in terminal facilities and cleanliness.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Popular Flight Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
Scandinavian Airlines System `SAS` / `SK`	54	856	54	Dec 11, 2025
Scandinavian Airlines Ireland `SZS` / `SL`	41	516	41	Dec 11, 2025
Braathens Regional Airways `BRX` / `TF`	21	422	21	Dec 9, 2025
Ryanair `RYR` / `FR`	37	342	37	Dec 5, 2025
Norwegian Air Sweden `NSZ` / `D8`	36	219	36	Dec 9, 2025
Lufthansa `DLH` / `LH`	3	147	3	Dec 11, 2025
Norwegian Air Shuttle `NOZ` / `DY`	23	109	23	Dec 7, 2025
Air France `AFR` / `AF`	1	80	1	Dec 11, 2025
Waltzing Matilda Aviation `WZM` / `MW`	22	76	22	Dec 11, 2025
Swiss `SWR` / `LX`	2	71	2	Dec 11, 2025

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`01L/19R`	10830 ft	148 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`01R/19L`	8201 ft	148 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`08/26`	8202 ft	148 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
APP	STOCKHOLM CON	`123.75 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`119.0 MHz`
CLD	CLNC DEL	`121.825 MHz`
GND	GND	`121.7 MHz`
PMSV	MET OFFICE	`122.6 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`118.5 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`ARL`	Arlanda	VOR-DME	`116000 kHz`
`CG`	Arlanda	NDB	`352 kHz`
`DL`	Arlanda	NDB	`360 kHz`
`LA`	Arlanda	NDB	`404 kHz`
`OHT`	Arlanda	NDB	`370 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

Taxis are available directly outside all terminals. Major companies like Taxi Stockholm, Taxi Kurir, and Sverigetaxi operate with clearly marked vehicles. Prices are not regulated, so it's recommended to confirm the fixed price to your destination before starting the trip; look for the price on the yellow and white label on the rear window. The journey to central Stockholm typically takes around 40 minutes.

Rental Cars

Major international car rental companies including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt have offices at the airport's dedicated car rental area. Free transfer buses (Bus Alfa) run frequently from the terminals to the rental center. Pre-booking is recommended for better rates and availability.

Public Transportation

Arlanda Airport is well-connected by public transport. The Arlanda Express is a high-speed train that reaches Stockholm Central Station in 18 minutes. A more economical rail option is the commuter train (Pendeltåg), which takes about 38 minutes to Stockholm City station but requires an airport passage fee in addition to the regular ticket. Airport coaches (Flygbussarna and Flixbus) offer a cost-effective service to Stockholm City Terminal and other destinations, with a journey time of approximately 45-55 minutes.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.