Route Network
Stockholm Arlanda Airport connects 162 destinations worldwide, with Helsinki standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Bangkok, and the shortest flight is to Tallinn.
Helsinki (HEL)
(Finland)
– Finland
AMQ · Finnair · Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS · Sunclass Airlines
5 airlines
Luleå (LLA)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS
2 airlines
Umeå (UME)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS
2 airlines
Visby (VBY)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS
2 airlines
Paris (CDG)
(France)
– France
Air France · ASL Airlines Belgium · Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS
4 airlines
Mallorca (PMI)
(Spain)
– Spain
Norwegian Air Shuttle · Ryanair · SAS · Sunclass Airlines · TUIfly Nordic
5 airlines
Split (SPU)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Croatia Airlines · Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS · Sunclass Airlines · TUIfly Nordic
5 airlines
Antalya (AYT)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Freebird Airlines · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Pegasus · SAS · Sun Express · Sunclass Airlines · TUIfly Nordic
7 airlines
Skellefteå (SFT)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS
2 airlines
Rodes Island (RHO)
(Greece)
– Greece
Jettime · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Ryanair · SAS · Sunclass Airlines · TUIfly Nordic
6 airlines
Souda (CHQ)
(Greece)
– Greece
Jettime · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Ryanair · SAS · Sunclass Airlines · TUIfly Nordic
6 airlines
Ängelholm (AGH)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
SAS
1 airline
Gällivare (GEV)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Amapola
1 airline
Larnarca (LCA)
(Cyprus)
– Cyprus
Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS · Sunclass Airlines · TUIfly Nordic
4 airlines
Östersund (OSD)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
SAS
1 airline
Malmö (MMX)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
SAS
1 airline
Vaasa (VAA)
(Finland)
– Finland
SAS
1 airline
Kramfors / Sollefteå (KRF)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Amapola
1 airline
Brindisi (BDS)
(Italy)
– Italy
Ryanair
1 airline
Örebro (ORB)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
ASL Airlines France
1 airline
Turku (TKU)
(Finland)
– Finland
SAS
1 airline
Gazipaşa (GZP)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
SAS · Sunclass Airlines
2 airlines
Halmstad (HAD)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
SAS
1 airline
Kerkyra Island (CFU)
(Greece)
– Greece
Ryanair · SAS
2 airlines
Preveza/Lefkada (PVK)
(Greece)
– Greece
Jettime · SAS · Sunclass Airlines
3 airlines
Pula (PUY)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS
2 airlines
Samos Island (SMI)
(Greece)
– Greece
SAS · TUIfly Nordic
2 airlines
Sarajevo (SJJ)
(Bosnia and Herzegovina)
– Bosnia and Herzegovina
Norwegian Air Shuttle · Ryanair
2 airlines
Zakynthos Island (ZTH)
(Greece)
– Greece
Ryanair · SAS · TUIfly Nordic
3 airlines
Banja Luka (BNX)
(Bosnia and Herzegovina)
– Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ryanair
1 airline
Biarritz/Anglet/Bayonne (BIQ)
(France)
– France
SAS
1 airline
Burgas (BOJ)
(Bulgaria)
– Bulgaria
Norwegian Air Shuttle · TUIfly Nordic
2 airlines
Kos Island (KGS)
(Greece)
– Greece
Sunclass Airlines · TUIfly Nordic
2 airlines
Skiathos (JSI)
(Greece)
– Greece
SAS · Sunclass Airlines
2 airlines
Tivat (TIV)
(Montenegro)
– Montenegro
SAS
1 airline
Zadar (ZAD)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Ryanair
1 airline
Alghero (AHO)
(Italy)
– Italy
TUIfly Nordic
1 airline
Arvidsjaur (AJR)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Amapola
1 airline
Béziers/Vias (BZR)
(France)
– France
Ryanair
1 airline
Konya (KYA)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Sun Express
1 airline
Limnos Island (LXS)
(Greece)
– Greece
Jettime
1 airline
Mytilene (MJT)
(Greece)
– Greece
SAS
1 airline
Niš (INI)
(Serbia)
– Serbia
Ryanair
1 airline
Rijeka (RJK)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Ryanair
1 airline
Stockholm / Nyköping (NYO)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Rikspolisstyrelsen
1 airline
Trapani (TPS)
(Italy)
– Italy
Ryanair
1 airline
Trieste (TRS)
(Italy)
– Italy
Ryanair
1 airline
Bastia/Poretta (BIA)
(France)
– France
Norwegian Air Shuttle
1 airline
Bodrum (BJV)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
AJet
1 airline
Ioannina (IOA)
(Greece)
– Greece
SAS
1 airline
Karpathos Island (AOK)
(Greece)
– Greece
Jettime
1 airline
Kavala (KVA)
(Greece)
– Greece
SAS
1 airline
Santorini Island (JTR)
(Greece)
– Greece
SAS
1 airline
Route and destination data updated July 8, 2026.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is served by 56 airlines, with SAS in the lead at 25% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 63% of routes. 38 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 53 airlines operate international routes, compared with five airlines serving domestic routes. Thai Airways International is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Bangkok with a flight time of 10 hrs 30 mins.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport provides direct service to 47 countries across four continents. The route network is 9% domestic and 91% international. Spain is the primary international destination.
Delays
- Departures
- 4 min late
- min (+11.6%) vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Arrivals
- 3 min early
- 1 min (-28.3%) vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 4 flights (24 hour total)
Jul 12
2026
20:00 - 21:00
- Departure
- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
19:00 - 20:00
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
18:00 - 19:00
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 1
Jul 12
2026
17:00 - 18:00
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
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- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 1
Jul 12
2026
16:00 - 17:00
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
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15:00 - 16:00
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
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- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
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14:00 - 15:00
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- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
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- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
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13:00 - 14:00
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- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
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- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
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12:00 - 13:00
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- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
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- 0
Jul 12
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11:00 - 12:00
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- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
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- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
09:00 - 10:00
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- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 1
Jul 12
2026
08:00 - 09:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 1
Jul 12
2026
07:00 - 08:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
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- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
06:00 - 07:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
05:00 - 06:00
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
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- 11 min early11 min early11 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
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04:00 - 05:00
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
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- 12 min early12 min early12 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
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03:00 - 04:00
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- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
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- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
01:00 - 02:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
00:00 - 01:00
- Departure
- 3 hr 31 min late3 hours 31 min late3 hours 31 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 11
2026
23:00 - 00:00
- Departure
- 31 min late31 min late31 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 11
2026
22:00 - 23:00
- Departure
- 9 min late9 min late9 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
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20:00 - 21:00 |
10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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19:00 - 20:00 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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18:00 - 19:00 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 1 |
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17:00 - 18:00 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 1 |
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16:00 - 17:00 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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15:00 - 16:00 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 0 |
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14:00 - 15:00 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 0 |
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13:00 - 14:00 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 0 |
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12:00 - 13:00 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 0 |
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11:00 - 12:00 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | 0 |
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09:00 - 10:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 1 |
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08:00 - 09:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 1 |
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07:00 - 08:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 0 |
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06:00 - 07:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | 0 |
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05:00 - 06:00 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 11 min early11 min early11 minutes early | 0 |
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04:00 - 05:00 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 12 min early12 min early12 minutes early | 0 |
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03:00 - 04:00 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 0 |
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01:00 - 02:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early | 0 |
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00:00 - 01:00 |
3 hr 31 min late3 hours 31 min late3 hours 31 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 0 |
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23:00 - 00:00 |
31 min late31 min late31 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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22:00 - 23:00 |
9 min late9 min late9 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
- Departures
- 3 min late
- 2 min (-40.1%) vs last week
- 7d trend
- Arrivals
- 2 min early
- min (-30.3%) vs last week
- 7d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 14 flights (7 day total)
Jul 11
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 10
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 4
Jul 9
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 8
Jul 8
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
| Date | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 11, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 0 |
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Jul 10, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 4 |
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Jul 9, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 8 |
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Jul 8, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 2 |
- Departures
- 4 min late
- 3 min (+260.7%) vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Arrivals
- 3 min early
- 3 min (+52.1%) vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 135 flights (30 day total)
Jul 11
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 10
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 4
Jul 9
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 8
Jul 8
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Jul 4
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 3
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Jul 2
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 7
Jul 1
2026
- Departure
- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 3
Jun 30
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 8
Jun 29
2026
- Departure
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 6
Jun 28
2026
- Departure
- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 11
Jun 27
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 11
Jun 26
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
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- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 8
Jun 25
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 12
Jun 24
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
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- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Jun 23
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
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- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 4
Jun 22
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
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- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Jun 21
2026
- Departure
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 14
Jun 20
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 3
Jun 19
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
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- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 16
Jun 18
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Jun 17
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jun 16
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Jun 15
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Jun 14
2026
- Departure
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Jun 13
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jun 12
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 4
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Jul 11, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 0 |
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Jul 10, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 4 |
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Jul 9, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 8 |
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Jul 8, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 2 |
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Jul 4, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 0 |
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Jul 3, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 2 |
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Jul 2, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 7 |
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Jul 1, 2026 |
10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 3 |
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Jun 30, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 8 |
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Jun 29, 2026 |
7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 6 |
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Jun 28, 2026 |
8 min late8 min late8 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 11 |
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Jun 27, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 11 |
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Jun 26, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 8 |
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Jun 25, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 12 |
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5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 2 |
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3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 4 |
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Jun 22, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 2 |
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Jun 21, 2026 |
6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 14 |
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Jun 20, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 3 |
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Jun 19, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 16 |
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Jun 18, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 2 |
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Jun 17, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | 0 |
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Jun 16, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | 2 |
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Jun 15, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 2 |
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Jun 14, 2026 |
6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 2 |
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Jun 13, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 0 |
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Jun 12, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 4 |
Global Rankings
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,820 ft 3,298 m 10,820 ft · 3,298 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | |
| 10,820 ft 3,298 m 10,820 ft · 3,298 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | |
| 8,192 ft 2,497 m 8,192 ft · 2,497 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 8,192 ft 2,497 m 8,192 ft · 2,497 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 8,182 ft 2,494 m 8,182 ft · 2,494 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | |
| 8,182 ft 2,494 m 8,182 ft · 2,494 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete |
Runway Length
6 aircraft cannot operate at Stockholm Arlanda Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 10,820 ft (3,298 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.
| Aircraft | Takeoff | Landing |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing 747-300 | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m | 6,919 ft 2,109 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m |
| Boeing 747-400F | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m | 6,890 ft 2,100 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m |
| Boeing 747-400ER | 10,892 ft 3,320 m 10,892 ft · 3,320 m | 7,136 ft 2,175 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m |
| Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde | 11,250 ft 3,429 m 11,250 ft · 3,429 m | 7,218 ft 2,200 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m |
| Antonov An-225 Mriya | 11,483 ft 3,500 m 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 | 11,499 ft 3,505 m 11,499 ft · 3,505 m | 5,909 ft 1,801 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m |
Operational Context
Stockholm Arlanda (IATA: ARN) operates around 297 flights per day to 162 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 14 domestic and 148 international routes, with SAS as the leading carrier and Helsinki currently the busiest connection. From ARN, passengers can reach 47 countries across 4 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,298 m (10,820 ft).
Airlines and Destinations Overview
Stockholm Arlanda is Sweden’s largest airport and the main international gateway for the Stockholm region. Its route network combines a smaller domestic schedule with a much larger international offering, including short-haul European services, medium-haul links within the region, and long-haul flights to destinations in other parts of the world.
The airport is served by a mix of network carriers, low-cost airlines, and seasonal operators. SAS is the largest airline at the airport, and the route structure reflects a hub-and-spoke role alongside strong point-to-point demand. Copenhagen is a key traffic market, which also underscores Arlanda’s role in Nordic and broader European connectivity.
Terminal Buildings and Facilities
Arlanda is organized around multiple passenger terminals rather than a single consolidated building. Domestic and international traffic are handled across the terminal system, with airlines and destinations distributed by terminal and pier. The layout is designed to separate different traffic flows while still supporting connections within the airport complex.
Passengers generally move through a mix of check-in halls, security controls, airside retail areas, and gate zones depending on their terminal and airline. For travelers connecting at the airport, the terminal arrangement is an important part of the overall experience, especially for itineraries that mix domestic and international segments.
Key characteristics of the terminal system include:
- Multiple passenger terminals
- Separate handling of domestic and international traffic
- Airline-specific terminal and gate assignments
- Transfer flows within the airport complex
Passenger-facing facilities are spread across the terminals and include the usual services expected at a major hub airport. These generally cover shopping, food and beverage outlets, baggage services, and basic traveler support functions. For current terminal information, passengers can use the airport’s official terminal and passenger information.
Passenger facilities available across the airport include:
- Check-in and baggage services
- Security screening areas
- Retail shops
- Dining outlets
- Passenger information services
Airport Lounges
Lounges at Arlanda include both airline-operated and independent facilities, with access typically based on ticket class, frequent flyer status, lounge membership, or paid entry. Lounge locations are generally associated with the airside areas used by scheduled commercial departures, although availability can vary by terminal and airline.
Notable lounges include:
- SAS Lounge
- SAS Gold Lounge
- Menzies Aviation Lounge
Dining and Food Options
The airport offers a broad mix of food options across its terminals, including quick-service outlets, cafes, and sit-down dining. The selection is geared toward both domestic and international travelers, with choices that suit short connection times as well as longer waiting periods before departure.
Common dining options include:
- Fast-food outlets
- Cafes
- Sandwich and takeaway counters
- Sit-down restaurants
- Bar and snack concepts
Public Transport and Parking
Arlanda is well connected to Stockholm by rail and road. The airport has dedicated rail access through Arlanda Express, which links the airport with central Stockholm, and it is also served by commuter and regional rail services via the airport rail station. In addition, buses, taxis, and ride-hailing services provide direct access to the terminals and to destinations throughout the Stockholm area.
Road access is straightforward from the surrounding motorway network, making the airport usable for both city-center travel and longer regional trips in eastern Sweden. Public transport options are important for both domestic and international passengers, especially those connecting from central Stockholm or nearby municipalities.
Passengers can reach the airport using:
- Express rail
- Commuter and regional rail
- Airport and regional buses
- Taxi
- Ride-hailing services
Parking is available in several formats, including short-stay and longer-stay products intended for different trip lengths. The airport’s parking system is designed to support both quick pickups and drop-offs as well as multi-day travel.
Parking options include:
- Short-stay parking
- Long-stay parking
- Terminal-adjacent parking
- Prebooked parking
Runways and Operations
The airport has a multi-runway system built to support heavy scheduled traffic in a Nordic hub environment. Its runway layout allows for operations by a wide range of commercial aircraft, including narrow-body and wide-body types used on domestic, European, and intercontinental routes. The longest runway is 3,298 meters, which supports long-haul operations and a variety of aircraft performance requirements.
Operationally, the airport functions as Sweden’s main hub airport and as a key connection point for the national carrier and other airlines. The runway and taxiway system is structured to handle a high volume of daily movements, with traffic patterns that include a broad mix of short-haul and longer-range flights.
The runway system includes:
- Multiple runways
- A longest runway of 3,298 meters
- Support for narrow-body aircraft
- Support for wide-body aircraft
- Capacity for domestic and long-haul operations
Passenger Traffic and Airport Role
Arlanda is the primary airport in Sweden’s aviation network and the main gateway for the capital region. It serves as a major hub for connecting traffic as well as an origin-and-destination airport for Stockholm-area travelers. Its route structure reflects both local demand and its wider role in Nordic and international air transport.
The airport handles a broad passenger base that includes business travelers, tourists, connecting passengers, and travelers using domestic routes to reach other parts of Sweden. Its network reach across multiple countries and continents makes it an important point for both regional mobility and long-distance travel.
The airport’s role includes:
- Major hub airport
- Primary Stockholm gateway
- Domestic connector
- International transfer point
- Long-haul departure airport
Location and Catchment Area
The airport is located north of Stockholm and serves the capital city as well as the wider Mälardalen region. Its catchment area includes central Stockholm, surrounding suburbs, and nearby communities that rely on it for both domestic and international travel.
Because it is the largest airport in Sweden, it also draws passengers from a broader regional area than the city itself. Its role is especially important for travelers who need direct access to intercontinental flights or frequent connections within Europe.
The airport serves:
- Stockholm city
- Greater Stockholm region
- Central Sweden travelers
- Domestic connecting passengers
- International travelers from the capital area
Hotels Near the Airport
There are hotels near the airport that are useful for transit passengers, early departures, late arrivals, and business travelers. Some are located in or near the airport area, while others are a short transfer away and serve overnight stays tied to air travel.
Notable nearby hotels include:
- Clarion Hotel Arlanda Airport Terminal
- Radisson Blu Arlandia Hotel, Stockholm-Arlanda
- Rest and Fly Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Airport History
Commercial aviation at Arlanda developed as Stockholm’s older airports became less suitable for jet-era traffic and international expansion. The airport was planned and opened to serve as the city’s main long-term aviation facility, with capacity for both domestic and international operations.
Over time, the airport expanded through the addition and modernization of terminal facilities, supporting the shift toward larger aircraft, higher passenger volumes, and a more complex route network. Its terminal system evolved to accommodate separate airline and traffic flows, which helped the airport manage growth in both short-haul European travel and longer-distance services.
Runway and airfield development have also been central to the airport’s modernization. The current runway system supports a wide range of commercial operations and has allowed Arlanda to retain its role as Sweden’s leading hub airport as traffic patterns changed over the decades.
Today the airport functions as the country’s principal international gateway and the main base for Sweden’s largest airline. Its development reflects the broader transformation of Stockholm air travel from a primarily regional system into a multi-market hub with domestic, European, and intercontinental links.