The largest international airport in Sweden

Stockholm Arlanda Airport is the largest international airport in Sweden and the third largest airport in the Nordic countries. It is an important hub in Stockholm as well as in the Nordic region, connecting Stockholm with more than 160 destinations worldwide. During 2025, more than 24 million people travelled to or from the airport, out of which ca 20 million travelled internationally. There were approximately 196 000 take-offs and landings in 2025 during the year. 

The airport began to take form in 1952 and Runway 1, the main runway, was opened in 1959. At this point, the airport was used for regular flights. The international flights were moved from Bromma Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport in 1962. In 1976, all international flights, both regular and charter, were moved to the newly opened Terminal 5. Terminal 4 was inaugurated in 1983 and SAS’s domestic flights as well as Linjeflyg were moved there. However, the terminal was too small from the beginning and Terminal 2 was inaugurated in 1990. During the 1990’s, air traffic experienced a distinct increase and construction took place for Runway 3 as well as a new air traffic control tower and a new terminal. Today, the airport consists of approximately 2,500 hectares of land comprising three runways, four terminals (Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5) and several other facilities. Terminal 5 is the largest of the four terminals.

Over 45 airlines fly from Stockholm Arlanda Airport 2024. The airport connects to 166 destinations: 135 international destinations and 31 destinations within Sweden.

At the airport there are over 50 shops, 40 restaurants and cafes. There are a total of 22,000 parking spaces and 17,500 employees. Also, there are five hotels in the immediate vicinity of the airport.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport is located in the municipality of Sigtuna, approximately 37 kilometres north of Stockholm. In the Stockholm region, Arlanda is an important hub with good connections by bus lines, commuter trains, long-distance trains and high-speed trains (Arlanda Express). Moreover, the airport is directly connected to the E4 motorway. connected to the E4 motorway.