How big is Arlanda airport?
Runways, passengers, airlines and destinations in numbers.
Short answer
Arlanda is Sweden's largest airport, with three runways (3,300 m, 2,500 m and 2,500 m) and over 24 million travellers in 2025. About 80 airlines used it that year, and it offered 163 direct destinations. Swedavia does not state the airport's land area on the pages checked.
Why
- According to Swedavia, Arlanda has three runways: 3,300 m, 2,500 m and 2,500 m long.
- Swedavia reports over 24 million travellers in 2025 with just over 80 airlines.
- Swedavia says the airport's average capacity is 80 movements per hour.
Details
The airport has two passenger terminals in everyday use, Terminal 2 and Terminal 5, plus a separate gate area A reached by shuttle bus from gate F31. More on the terminals is in Arlanda and the alternatives. A closer look at Stockholm's flight services is at air transport in Stockholm.
Tip
Plan extra time for walking: Swedavia says moving between gate areas on the new connecting walkway and travellator takes about 7 minutes. For a stay nearby, see the hotel closest to Terminal 5.
What may differ
Figures change from year to year: Swedavia's own pages give 163 direct destinations for 2025 in one place and 180 destinations in another, so treat the numbers as approximate.
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Sources
- Swedavia: About Stockholm Arlanda AirportChecked at:
- Swedavia: For neighbours of Stockholm Arlanda AirportChecked at:
- Swedavia: Welcome to Stockholm Arlanda AirportChecked at:
- Swedavia: Frequently asked questionsChecked at:
Information checked on 28 October 2026.
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Is the Arlanda Express included in an SAS ticket?
Arlanda Express sells its own train tickets, and its price list, its ticket terms and Swedavia's train page mention no SAS or other airline ticket that includes the ride.