Is Arlanda north or south of Stockholm?
Where Arlanda is, how far it is and how to get there.
Short answer
Arlanda is north of Stockholm, about 42 km from the city centre, and you drive there on the E4 northbound. The airport is in Sigtuna Municipality and is not a town of its own. Uppsala is about 36 km from the airport, according to Swedavia.
Why
- Swedavia says Arlanda is about 42 km (4.2 Swedish mil) from central Stockholm and about 36 km (3.6 mil) from central Uppsala.
- According to Swedavia, you take the E4 north from Stockholm and follow the signs to Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
- The Swedish Transport Agency lists STOCKHOLM/Arlanda (ESSA) in Sigtuna municipality, Stockholm county.
Details
The postal address is 190 45 Stockholm-Arlanda. Without a car, the Arlanda Express reaches Stockholm Central Station in about 20 minutes, according to Swedavia. More on the options is in Arlanda and the alternatives.
Tip
If you stay close to the airport, see which hotels are at Arlanda airport.
What may differ
From other directions the route differs: from Uppsala you take the E4 south, according to Swedavia.
Common misconception
Arlanda is inside Stockholm municipality.
What actually happens
The airport is in Sigtuna municipality, according to Swedavia and the Swedish Transport Agency, although its postal address says Stockholm-Arlanda.
People also ask
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Sources
- Swedavia: Getting to Stockholm Arlanda AirportChecked at:
- Swedavia: About Stockholm Arlanda AirportChecked at:
- Swedish Transport Agency: approved instrument airportsChecked at:
- Swedavia: Stockholm and its airportsChecked at:
Information checked on 28 October 2026.
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