When does tax free open at Arlanda?
Opening hours of the Stockholm Duty Free shops and what Swedavia says you can buy.
Short answer
Swedavia lists Stockholm Duty Free in Terminal 2 as open daily from 05:00 to 21:30, and the Terminal 5 Marketplace shop from 03:30 until the last flight. The Terminal 5 gate shops open at 05:00 or 06:00 and close between 20:30 and 22:00. The SkyCity shop, before security, is open Monday to Friday 10:00 to 16:00.
Why
- Swedavia lists Stockholm Duty Free in Terminal 2 as open daily 05:00–21:30, after security.
- Swedavia lists the Terminal 5 gate shops as C40 05:00–22:00, F58 06:00–21:00, E1 05:00–20:30 and D11 05:00–21:30, and the Marketplace shop as opening 03:30 and closing with the last flight.
- Swedavia says tobacco is sold at city prices on trips within the EU and Schengen, while spirits, wine and champagne are sold at tax-free prices on departure only on trips outside the EU.
Details
Swedavia says you must be over 18 to buy tobacco and over 20 to buy alcohol in a shop. Stockholm Duty Free lets you reserve products online and collect them when you leave. For the rules on what you can take through, see how duty free works when flying out of Sweden and Arlanda and its alternatives.
Tip
Looking for the VAT refund for non-EU visitors? That is handled at separate counters, such as Global Blue in Terminal 5, with its own opening hours.
What may differ
Swedavia says the shops and restaurants at Arlanda have irregular opening hours throughout the holidays, so check the shop's page for the exact day.
Common misconception
Duty free shops at Arlanda sell tobacco and alcohol cheaper to every passenger.
What actually happens
Swedavia says that on trips within the EU and Schengen, tobacco is sold at the same prices as in the city, and spirits, wine and champagne are tax-free only on departure on trips outside the EU.
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Sources
- Swedavia: Stockholm Duty Free at ArlandaChecked at:
- Swedavia: Shopping at ArlandaChecked at:
- Swedavia: Opening hours during the holidaysChecked at:
- Swedavia: Global Blue VAT refundChecked at:
Prices and opening hours change, so check Swedavia before you travel.
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