What is the main airport in Stockholm?
Which airport is the main one, and how it compares with the others.
Short answer
Stockholm Arlanda is the main airport of Stockholm and the largest airport in Sweden, with over 24 million passengers in 2025 and 163 direct destinations. It lies about 42 km north of the city centre. Swedavia, which runs Arlanda, also runs Bromma, the airport closest to the city.
Why
- Swedavia describes Arlanda as the largest airport in Sweden.
- According to Swedavia, over 24 million people travelled to or from Arlanda in 2025, and the airport had 163 direct destinations, 138 abroad and 25 domestic.
- Swedavia calls Bromma the airport closest to the city centre, but in 2025 it had only 3 domestic destinations.
Details
Arlanda lies in Sigtuna Municipality and has three runways. The Arlanda Express train reaches Stockholm Central Station in about 20 minutes, according to Swedavia. More on the choices around the capital is in Arlanda and the alternatives.
Tip
If you land from outside the EU, read what to declare to customs at Arlanda before you arrive.
What may differ
Which airport suits you depends on the airline: Skavsta and Västerås are about 80 minutes from Stockholm, and Bromma has only a few domestic routes.
Common misconception
Bromma is Stockholm's main airport because it is the closest to the city.
What actually happens
Bromma is the closest to the city centre, according to Swedavia, but in 2025 it served 3 domestic destinations, while Arlanda served 163 direct destinations.
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Sources
- Swedavia: About Stockholm Arlanda AirportChecked at:
- Swedavia: For neighbours of Stockholm Arlanda AirportChecked at:
- Swedavia: Stockholm and its airportsChecked at:
- Swedavia: About Bromma Stockholm AirportChecked at:
Information checked on 28 October 2026.
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