When do the gates close at Arlanda?
Why the gate closing time depends on the airline and what SAS lists as an example.
Short answer
Gate closing times are set by each airline, and SAS, for example, closes boarding 20 minutes before departure on flights within Scandinavia and Europe. On flights to Asia and North America SAS closes boarding 35 minutes before departure. The Swedavia pages checked give no general gate closing time.
Why
- Swedavia says passengers are always responsible for checking with their airline what applies to their flight.
- SAS says boarding closes 20 minutes before departure in Scandinavia and Europe and in Africa, and 35 minutes before departure to Asia and North America.
- SAS says check-in and bag drop close earlier than the gate, at 45 minutes before departure in Scandinavia and Europe.
Details
Swedavia's Departures page on its website shows the check-in time for most flights, and the Swedavia app lets you follow your flight. Allow time to walk to the gate after security; for the border part of a trip outside Schengen, see what the Entry/Exit System is and how it affects travel to Sweden and Arlanda and its alternatives.
Tip
Use your airline's deadline, not the departure time, as your target, and keep an eye on the gate shown in the app or on the airport screens.
What may differ
Other airlines can use other times, and a flight outside Schengen needs extra time for passport control. SAS's list does not mention Stockholm Arlanda specifically, so check your own booking.
Common misconception
The gate stays open until the departure time shown on the ticket.
What actually happens
SAS says boarding closes 20 minutes before departure on flights within Scandinavia and Europe and 35 minutes before departure on flights to Asia and North America.
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Sources
- SAS: Check-in and boarding deadlinesChecked at:
- Swedavia: Check-in at ArlandaChecked at:
- Swedavia: Check-in at Arlanda (English page)Checked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Swedavia before you travel.
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