Can you sleep at Arlanda airport?
What Swedavia says about overnight stays, when security is open and which hotels it lists.
Short answer
Swedavia's pages on services and hotels do not describe sleeping in the terminals; for an overnight stay they list five hotels at or near the airport. Swedavia's security hours are 03:45 to 22:00 in Terminal 5 and 04:30 to 21:00 in Terminal 2. For flights before 05:00, security opens two hours before departure.
Why
- Swedavia lists five hotels at Arlanda: Radisson Blu Airport Terminal Hotel and Clarion in SkyCity, Comfort Hotel just across the street from the SkyCity entrance, and Radisson Blu Arlandia and Forenom a short way off.
- Swedavia says Radisson Blu Arlandia is about 2 km from the airport with free Swedavia buses, and Forenom is a few minutes away with Swedavia buses to the terminals.
- Swedavia lists security opening hours of 03:45–22:00 in Terminal 5 and 04:30–21:00 in Terminal 2.
Details
The Terminal 5 Marketplace restaurant Eatery Garden is listed by Swedavia as open around the clock, after security. For the hotels, see which hotels are at Arlanda airport and Arlanda and its alternatives.
Tip
For a short night before an early flight, compare which hotel is closest to Terminal 5 with what a hotel night at Arlanda costs.
What may differ
The hotels differ in position: two are in SkyCity, one is across the street, and two need a Swedavia bus. Whether you may stay in a terminal at night is not stated on the Swedavia pages checked, so ask Swedavia before relying on it.
Common misconception
Security at Arlanda is open all night.
What actually happens
Swedavia lists security hours of 03:45–22:00 in Terminal 5 and 04:30–21:00 in Terminal 2, with the checkpoint opening two hours before departure for flights before 05:00.
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Sources
- Swedavia: Hotels at ArlandaChecked at:
- Swedavia: Security control at ArlandaChecked at:
- Swedavia: Eatery GardenChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Swedavia before you travel.
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