Route Network
Stockholm Arlanda Airport connects 169 destinations worldwide, with Helsinki standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Bangkok, and the shortest flight is to Tallinn.
Luleå (LLA)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS
2 airlines
Visby (VBY)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS
2 airlines
Umeå (UME)
(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
Malmö (MMX)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
SAS
1 airline
Skellefteå (SFT)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS
2 airlines
Ängelholm (AGH)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
SAS
1 airline
Split (SPU)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Croatia Airlines · Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS · Sunclass Airlines · TUIfly Nordic
5 airlines
Rodes Island (RHO)
(Greece)
– Greece
Jettime · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Ryanair · SAS · Sunclass Airlines · TUIfly Nordic
6 airlines
Östersund (OSD)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
SAS
1 airline
Antalya (AYT)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Norwegian Air Shuttle · Pegasus · Sun Express · Sunclass Airlines · TUIfly Nordic
5 airlines
Souda (CHQ)
(Greece)
– Greece
Jettime · Norwegian Air Shuttle · Ryanair · SAS · Sunclass Airlines · TUIfly Nordic
6 airlines
Halmstad (HAD)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
SAS
1 airline
Turku (TKU)
(Finland)
– Finland
SAS
1 airline
Kramfors / Sollefteå (KRF)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Amapola
1 airline
Sundsvall/ Härnösand (SDL)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
SAS
1 airline
Arvidsjaur (AJR)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Amapola · Danish Air
2 airlines
Vaasa (VAA)
(Finland)
– Finland
SAS
1 airline
Larnarca (LCA)
(Cyprus)
– Cyprus
Norwegian Air Shuttle · SAS · Sunclass Airlines · TUIfly Nordic
4 airlines
Brindisi (BDS)
(Italy)
– Italy
Ryanair
1 airline
Örebro (ORB)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
ASL Airlines France
1 airline
Gazipaşa (GZP)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
SAS · Sunclass Airlines
2 airlines
Kerkyra Island (CFU)
(Greece)
– Greece
Ryanair · 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
Banja Luka (BNX)
(Bosnia and Herzegovina)
– Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ryanair
1 airline
Burgas (BOJ)
(Bulgaria)
– Bulgaria
Norwegian Air Shuttle · TUIfly Nordic
2 airlines
Preveza/Lefkada (PVK)
(Greece)
– Greece
Jettime · Sunclass Airlines
2 airlines
Pula (PUY)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Norwegian Air Shuttle
1 airline
Skiathos (JSI)
(Greece)
– Greece
SAS · Sunclass Airlines
2 airlines
Zadar (ZAD)
(Croatia)
– Croatia
Ryanair
1 airline
Zakynthos Island (ZTH)
(Greece)
– Greece
Ryanair · SAS · TUIfly Nordic
3 airlines
Alghero (AHO)
(Italy)
– Italy
TUIfly Nordic
1 airline
Béziers/Vias (BZR)
(France)
– France
Ryanair
1 airline
Gällivare (GEV)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Amapola
1 airline
Konya (KYA)
(Türkiye)
– Türkiye
Sun Express
1 airline
Kos Island (KGS)
(Greece)
– Greece
Sunclass Airlines · TUIfly Nordic
2 airlines
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
Tivat (TIV)
(Montenegro)
– Montenegro
SAS
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
Farnborough (FAB)
(United Kingdom)
– United Kingdom
VistaJet
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
Sion (SIR)
(Switzerland)
– Switzerland
Air Explore
1 airline
Stockholm (BMA)
(Sweden)
– Sweden
Rikspolisstyrelsen
1 airline
Route and destination data updated August 23, 2026.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is served by 62 airlines, with SAS in the lead at 24% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 60% of routes. 42 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 58 airlines operate international routes, compared with six 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 48 countries across four continents. The route network is 9% domestic and 91% international. Germany is the primary international destination.
Delays
- Departures
- on-time
- min (+98.4%) vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Arrivals
- 9 min early
- 1 min (+7.4%) vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 2 flights (24 hour total)
Aug 27
2026
06:00 - 07:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 17 min early17 min early17 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 27
2026
05:00 - 06:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 18 min early18 min early18 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 27
2026
04:00 - 05:00
- Departure
- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Arrival
- 13 min early13 min early13 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 27
2026
03:00 - 04:00
- Departure
- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 27
2026
01:00 - 02:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- ———
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 26
2026
23:00 - 00:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 26
2026
22:00 - 23:00
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 26
2026
21:00 - 22:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 26
2026
20:00 - 21:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 11 min early11 min early11 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 26
2026
19:00 - 20:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 12 min early12 min early12 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 26
2026
18:00 - 19:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 26
2026
17:00 - 18:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 1
Aug 26
2026
15:00 - 16:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 11 min early11 min early11 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 1
Aug 26
2026
14:00 - 15:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 26
2026
13:00 - 14:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 26
2026
12:00 - 13:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 26
2026
11:00 - 12:00
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 26
2026
10:00 - 11:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 26
2026
09:00 - 10:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 12 min early12 min early12 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 26
2026
08:00 - 09:00
- Departure
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Arrival
- 12 min early12 min early12 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
|
06:00 - 07:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 17 min early17 min early17 minutes early | 0 |
|
05:00 - 06:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 18 min early18 min early18 minutes early | 0 |
|
04:00 - 05:00 |
2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 13 min early13 min early13 minutes early | 0 |
|
03:00 - 04:00 |
6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
|
01:00 - 02:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | ——— | 0 |
|
23:00 - 00:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 0 |
|
22:00 - 23:00 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
|
21:00 - 22:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early | 0 |
|
20:00 - 21:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 11 min early11 min early11 minutes early | 0 |
|
19:00 - 20:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 12 min early12 min early12 minutes early | 0 |
|
18:00 - 19:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 0 |
|
17:00 - 18:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early | 1 |
|
15:00 - 16:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 11 min early11 min early11 minutes early | 1 |
|
14:00 - 15:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early | 0 |
|
13:00 - 14:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 0 |
|
12:00 - 13:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 0 |
|
11:00 - 12:00 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early | 0 |
|
10:00 - 11:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early | 0 |
|
09:00 - 10:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 12 min early12 min early12 minutes early | 0 |
|
08:00 - 09:00 |
1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 12 min early12 min early12 minutes early | 0 |
- Departures
- 1 min late
- min (-44.5%) vs last week
- 7d trend
- Arrivals
- 8 min early
- 3 min (-47.1%) vs last week
- 7d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 31 flights (7 day total)
Aug 26
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 25
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 10 min early10 min early10 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 24
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 1
Aug 23
2026
- Departure
- 22 min late22 min late22 minutes late
- Arrival
- 17 min early17 min early17 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 22
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 7
Aug 21
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 10
Aug 20
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 9
| Date | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aug 26, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early | 2 |
|
Aug 25, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 10 min early10 min early10 minutes early | 2 |
|
Aug 24, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 1 |
|
Aug 23, 2026 |
22 min late22 min late22 minutes late | 17 min early17 min early17 minutes early | 0 |
|
Aug 22, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early | 7 |
|
Aug 21, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early | 10 |
|
Aug 20, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 9 |
- Departures
- 1 min late
- 3 min (-69.7%) vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Arrivals
- 6 min early
- 3 min (-130.4%) vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 87 flights (30 day total)
Aug 26
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 25
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 10 min early10 min early10 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 24
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 1
Aug 23
2026
- Departure
- 22 min late22 min late22 minutes late
- Arrival
- 17 min early17 min early17 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 22
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 7
Aug 21
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 10
Aug 20
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 9
Aug 19
2026
- Departure
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Arrival
- 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 18
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 17
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 6
Aug 16
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 8
Aug 15
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 4
Aug 14
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 13
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 12
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 11
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 10
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 9
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 3
Aug 8
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 7
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 6
Aug 6
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 5
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Aug 4
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 3
Aug 3
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 4
Aug 2
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Aug 1
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Jul 31
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 4
Jul 30
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Jul 29
2026
- Departure
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 2
Jul 28
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
| Date | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aug 26, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early | 2 |
|
Aug 25, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 10 min early10 min early10 minutes early | 2 |
|
Aug 24, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 1 |
|
Aug 23, 2026 |
22 min late22 min late22 minutes late | 17 min early17 min early17 minutes early | 0 |
|
Aug 22, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early | 7 |
|
Aug 21, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early | 10 |
|
Aug 20, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 9 |
|
Aug 19, 2026 |
1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early | 2 |
|
Aug 18, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early | 2 |
|
Aug 17, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 6 |
|
Aug 16, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 8 |
|
Aug 15, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 4 |
|
Aug 14, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 2 |
|
Aug 13, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 0 |
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Aug 12, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 0 |
|
Aug 11, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 0 |
|
Aug 10, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | 0 |
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Aug 9, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 3 |
|
Aug 8, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 2 |
|
Aug 7, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 6 |
|
Aug 6, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 2 |
|
Aug 5, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early | 2 |
|
Aug 4, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 3 |
|
Aug 3, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 4 |
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Aug 2, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 0 |
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Aug 1, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | 2 |
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Jul 31, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 4 |
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Jul 30, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 2 |
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Jul 29, 2026 |
1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 2 |
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Jul 28, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 7 min early7 min early7 minutes early | 0 |
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 322 flights per day to 169 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 15 domestic and 154 international routes, with SAS as the leading carrier and Helsinki currently the busiest connection. From ARN, passengers can reach 48 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.