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ARN Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

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Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) serves Uppsala, about 30 km southeast of Uppsala. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAARN
ICAOESSA
ServesUppsala
From centre28 km
Non-stop123
Airlines51
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Elevation42 m

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The airport in numbers

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport — facts & history

We pulled Stockholm-Arlanda Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 18M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 27M in 2018.

Opened
1959
67 years ago
Passengers / year
18M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
27M
in 2018
Elevation
42 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Swedavia
Passengers per year, 1996–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Uppsala

The airport is about 30 km southeast of Uppsala, about 39 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Stockholm (the fast Arlanda Express, or a cheaper regular train / Flygbussarna coach), Gothenburg has a bus.

Taxi & apps: Pick a firm showing a 'jämförpris' (comparison price) — about SEK 500–675 to Stockholm. Uber and Bolt are legal. Estimated fare to the centre: kr393–kr624.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~27 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~39 minkr393–kr624
Private transfer~39 minfixed upfront
Car rental~39 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From ARN to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Stockholm37 km52 minkr510–kr810
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~kr393–kr624 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Stockholm ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

Non-stop flights to about 123 destinations, operated by 51 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Scandinavian Airlines System · Norwegian Air Shuttle · NextJet · Canadian Western Airlines · Air China · Thai Airways International · Ethiopian Airlines · Lufthansa · Finnair · Germanwings

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sailing from here?

Stockholm-Arlanda Airport is the airport nearest Stockholm's cruise terminal. Cruises from Stockholm — which lines and where ›

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Stockholm-Arlanda Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to the centre of Uppsala?
Stockholm (the fast Arlanda Express, or a cheaper regular train / Flygbussarna coach), Gothenburg has a bus. The airport is about 30 km southeast of Uppsala, about 39 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Uppsala?
Roughly kr393–kr624 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport?
Pick a firm showing a 'jämförpris' (comparison price) — about SEK 500–675 to Stockholm. Uber and Bolt are legal.
What's the cheapest way from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport to Uppsala?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Stockholm (the fast Arlanda Express, or a cheaper regular train / Flygbussarna coach), Gothenburg has a bus.
Can I get from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Stockholm (the fast Arlanda Express, or a cheaper regular train / Flygbussarna coach), Gothenburg has a bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport?
About 123 destinations, including London, Berlin, Helsinki, Vaasa. 51 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Stockholm-Arlanda Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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