When does check-in open and close at Arlanda?
When check-in opens and closes, who decides, and where to see the time for your flight.
Short answer
Many airlines open online check-in 48 to 24 hours before departure, and SAS closes check-in and bag drop 45 minutes before departure on Scandinavian and European flights. Swedavia says each airline decides what applies and that you can see the check-in time for most flights under Departures on its website. Check your airline's times before you travel.
Why
- Swedavia says many airlines open online check-in 48 to 24 hours before departure, and that passengers must check with their airline what applies.
- Swedavia says its Departures page on the website shows the check-in time for most flights.
- SAS says online check-in opens 30 hours before departure and that check-in and bag drop close 45 minutes before departure in Scandinavia and Europe, and 90 minutes for Economy and Premium on flights to Asia and North America.
Details
Swedavia says that if you check in baggage, you should be at the counter when check-in opens. The Swedavia airline list links each airline's own check-in information. For the document rules on international flights, see whether you need a passport to travel from Sweden to Germany and Arlanda and its alternatives.
Tip
Use the Departures page or the Swedavia app to see the check-in time for your own flight, then compare it with your airline's deadline.
What may differ
Deadlines differ by airline and route. SAS closes check-in 90 minutes before departure for Economy and Premium on flights to Asia and North America, and 60 minutes for Business; Norwegian and others may use other times.
Common misconception
Check-in at Arlanda closes when security closes.
What actually happens
They are separate: Swedavia lists security hours of 03:45–22:00 in Terminal 5 and 04:30–21:00 in Terminal 2, while each airline sets its own check-in and bag drop deadline, such as 45 minutes before departure at SAS in Europe.
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Sources
- Swedavia: Check-in at ArlandaChecked at:
- Swedavia: Check-in at Arlanda (English page)Checked at:
- SAS: Check-in and boarding deadlinesChecked at:
- Swedavia: Security control at ArlandaChecked at:
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This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Swedavia before you travel.
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