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Do you have to book parking at Arlanda in advance?

Whether booking is needed, what it gives you and how to pay without it.

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Short answer

No, you do not have to book parking at Arlanda, because Swedavia says you can come and select a space in an area where there is room. A booked space guarantees parking in the area you chose, and special campaign prices are only available to people who have booked online in advance.

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Why

  1. Swedavia's questions and answers page says you do not have to book, because you can also come and select a parking space in an area where there is space available.
  2. According to Swedavia, a booked space guarantees you parking in the area you selected, while special campaign prices are only for people who booked in advance online.
  3. Swedavia's Arlanda price list shows prices without pre-booking, for example SEK 449 per day at SkyCity Garage Premium and SEK 899 per week at the long-term car parks P2 Beta and P3 Alfa.

Details

Without a booking you take a ticket at the gate and pay at an automated machine in the terminal or by card at the exit gate, or register a card at the entrance and pay at the exit. Contactless payment with Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay also works if your card supports it. For airports in general see our guide to airports and flights to Sweden.

Tip

Book online if you want a guaranteed space or a campaign price, and turn up without a booking if you accept that the price is the regular one. If you also need a bed near the airport, see which hotels are at Arlanda airport.

What may differ

For pick-up and drop-off at Terminal 2 and Terminal 5 Swedavia lists SEK 100 per hour, with a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 1 hour. Long-term, indoor and outdoor car parks have different prices.

Common misconception

You cannot park at Arlanda without a booking.

What actually happens

Swedavia says you can also come and select a parking space in an area where there is space available. Booking guarantees a space in the area you choose.

People also ask

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Sources

Prices and fees change, so check Swedavia before you park.

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