Stockholm

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Stockholm Arlanda Airport is the largest of all Nordic airports. It handles about 20 million passengers annually. Most of its destinations are international, serving gateways in Europe, North America, and Asia. Arlanda is 43 km. north of Stockholm.

Terminals and facilities at Arlanda airport

There are a total of four terminals, 2, 3, 4 and 5, which are connected by the courtesy shuttle bus no. 10. The bus connects all terminals: 2, 3, 4 (SAS flights) and Terminal 5. Shuttle bus no. 14 also operates between all terminals including the long-term car park and the SAS Arlandia Hotel.

ATMs are distributed across terminals 2, 4, 5 and at SkyCity, which is between terminals 4 and 5. There are also two full-service banks available in the airport, as well as currency exchange facilities in Terminal 2, with many others in Terminal 5 and one in SkyCity. For those with disabilities, there are text telephones in SkyCity and in terminals 2 and 4, and lifts and wheelchair-accessible toilets are found in all terminals.

There are 35 shops scattered about the airport. Shops selling local produce and handicrafts, modern fashions, gifts, and souvenirs and travel accessories are available.

Business travelers will find PC workstations in Terminals 2 and 4, while Internet access is present in terminals 4 and 5. Further business facilities include airline VIP lounges situated across all the terminals. The wide range of Arlanda airport hotels also offer many business facilities. You can book an airport hotel in advance to save. Click here for Stockholm airport hotel prices.

There are about 25 different places to grab a bite to eat at the airport. These include cafés, restaurants, and fast-food outlets across the terminals, as well as bars selling local and international beers.

You can hire a car from the Stockholm Arlanda airport for a quick way to get into the city. Car hire companies usually offer better deals if you book online. You can reserve a hire car from Stockholm airport in advance here.

Hotels at Stockholm Arlanda

Since the Stockholm airport is so far from the city, it might be more convenient to stay at an airport hotel that is only a couple of kilometers away. Arlanda airport hotels offer good amenities and comfortable rooms. You can book hotels at Stockholm airport here for great savings.

Some of the airport hotels that are near Arlanda are Quality Inn Eurostop, Ibis Stockholm, Radisson Arlandia Hotel, and SAS Arlandia Hotel.

Transportation and parking at Stockholm airport

The airport is serviced by both trains and buses. Three railway stations are locatad in the airport: one (under SkyCity) for long-distance destinations including Trondheim and Göteborg, and two for frequent express trains to Stockholm (one under Terminal 5 and one with exits to Terminals 2, 3 and 4). The Arlanda Express trains run every 15 minutes at peak times. The SJ Trainbus and bus no. 583 provide bus links to Märsta station, one stop north of Stockholm Central station, which is also served by InterCity and X2000 trains. Bus stations are positioned in front of terminals 2, 4 and 5, with buses serving Stockholm City Terminal run every five to ten minutes at peak.

If you'd rather take a taxis, they can be found outside the terminals.

Airport parking at Stockholm Arlanda is provided by multi-story and outdoor car parks, which provide direct access to the terminals. Further spaces are located underneath SkyCity. Long-term airport parking is situated further away from the terminals, but linked by a shuttle bus. For savings on Stockholm airport car parking, book in advance.

Car hire at Stockholm Arlanda

By car from Stockholm, follow the E-4 north to Arlanda and direct yourself according to airport signs.

Car hire is provided at Arlanda airport by several major car hire companies. You can hire a car directly from the airport, or go online and reserve Stockholm airport car hire in advance.

The Stockholm airport is quite a distance from the city, so it might be advisable to hire a car to get into the city, especially if you don't want to depend on public transport. Stockholm is easily navigated by hire car and doesn't have as much traffic as many other major cities.

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