Do you need a passport to fly domestically in Sweden?
What Swedavia and SAS say about ID on flights inside Sweden.
Short answer
No, a passport is not needed for flights within Sweden, and according to Swedavia a regular ID card or driving licence is enough as identification. SAS also accepts a valid driving licence on domestic flights in Sweden, Norway and Denmark, but some airlines can ask for other ID, so check the rules of yours.
Why
- Swedavia says that when flying domestic, a regular ID card or driver's licence is enough to show your identification.
- SAS says a valid driving licence is accepted as a travel document on domestic flights within Sweden, Norway and Denmark and between the Scandinavian countries.
- Swedavia adds that some airlines can ask for other forms of identification and recommends checking which rules apply for your airline.
Details
Swedavia's own pages word this a little differently: its general guide says you do not need a passport or national ID card to fly domestic, while its page on documents names an ID card or driving licence as enough. In practice, carry an ID card or driving licence. For flights to other Schengen countries, Swedavia says there is usually no border check on arrival, but some airlines still require a valid passport or national ID with the flight. See travelling within the EU without a passport for more.
Tip
Bring an ID card or driving licence and check your airline's own rules before you fly, because the airline decides what it accepts at check-in. For papers on trips to Sweden, see documents and insurance for tourists.
What may differ
This is the rule for flights inside Sweden. Visitors from outside the EU are expected to hold a valid passport when they enter Sweden, and the sources do not say whether a foreign driving licence is accepted, so ask your airline.
Common misconception
You always need a passport to board a flight, even inside Sweden.
What actually happens
Swedavia says a regular ID card or driver's licence is enough to show your identification on domestic flights.
People also ask
- Do I need a passport to fly within Sweden?
- Can I fly domestically in Sweden with a driving licence?
Sources
- Swedavia: passports, visas and ID cardsChecked at:
- SAS: driving licences as travel documentsChecked at:
- Swedavia: before your journey (Landvetter)Checked at:
- Swedish Police: third country nationalsChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Swedavia and your airline before you travel.
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