Everything you need to know before your journey
How to prepare for your journey
Covid-19-test
Upon departure from Sweden
Most countries and airlines require you as a traveler to be able to show that you have recently been tested for covid-19 with a negative result. Some countries also require approved antigen tests. You may miss your flight or be denied entry into a country if you do not have the required certificates. It is important that you find out what applies to you and what you need to prepare before you arrive at the airport. Around the country there are private companies that offer tests and can issue travel certificates.
Covid-test at the airport
Check that opening hours and response times work for your trip.
Airport Sky Vårdcentral and Apoteksgruppen at Arlanda offers PCR- and antigen test at certain times of the day.
ExpressCare offers PCR- and antigen in the airport area at certain times of the day.
Entering Sweden from abroad
The Stockholm Regional Council offers voluntary self-testing for Covid-19 if you are a resident of Stockholm or Uppsala County daily, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., in the Terminal 5 baggage hall.
Read more on the Stockholm Regional Council’s website and the Uppsala Regional Council’s website and the Regional Council Västernorrland website
Foreign travellers must show a valid certificate of a negative Covid-19 test result not older than 48 hours when they reach border control at our airports. Please note: the test must be taken prior to departure. It is not possible to be tested upon arrival in Sweden.
People entering Sweden from Denmark, Finland, Norway or Iceland are exempt and do not need to show a valid certificate.
Read more on the Swedish Police’s website.
Wear a face mask in the terminal and in SkyCity
We would like everyone in the terminal and in SkyCity to wear face masks. Have a face mask with you throughout your journey – airlines require passengers to wear face masks on board the aircraft
If your trip should be cancelled or rebooked
Many airlines offer flexible rebooking or cancellation conditions adjusted to Covid-19. Contact your airline, travel agent or tour operator for more information about your journey.
Hallå konsument has information about your rights as a consumer regarding cancelling trips in conjunction with the coronavirus.
Temporary changes at the airport
All air traffic has moved to Terminal 5
- All air traffice has moved from Terminal 2, 3 and 4 to Terminal 5
- Everyone flying from Stockholm Arlanda Airport will be redirected to Terminal 5
- Terminal 5 non-Schengen traffic has been moved from Gates 11-24 to Gates F58-F69
- All baggage is to be picked up in Terminal 5
Buses
- The bus traffic at Terminal 5 has moved to Terminal 4. The bus stops at Terminal 2 will not change.
- Local SL-buses stops in front of SkyCity and Terminal 2.
- The bus stop Tullvägen are closed.
Current air traffic
Travel information from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs has lifted its advice against non-essential travel within EU and Andorra, Israel, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Northern Irland, San Marino, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the Vatian City.
Starting June 1, travel advisories will be lifted for a number of countries outside the EU which are on the EU's list of epidemiologically safe countries that people are allowed to travel from to enter the EU. These countries are: Australia, Israel, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.
For other countries, EES and Schengen area, the Ministry’s advice against non-essential travel is in effect. For countries outside the EU and Schengen area, the travel advice is in effect until July 1 2021.
Please observe that there is currently a ban on entering Sweden from most countries outside the EU except Israel. Non-Swedish citizens from all countries are required to provide proof of evidence of a negative result for a Covid-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before departure. Swedish citizens will be tested the same day they arrive in Sweden.
For information concerning travel restrictions, visit the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ website or use the Ministry’s Resklar app (in Swedish).
At the airport
Keep a distance and show consideration for your fellow passengers.
Several hand sanitiser stations in the terminal.
We have implemented expanded cleaning measures at the airport.
We would like everyone in the terminal to wear face masks. Our airports have protective shields in mandatory passenger flows such as check-in, security checkpoints and boarding.
We have blocked selected seats and tables and also made a rearrangement of furniture in waiting areas.
Frequently asked questions
On the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ website Sweden Abroad or in the Ministry’s Resklar app, you will find updated information (in Swedish) about what is in effect in different countries.
Yes, there is currently a ban on entering for non-Swedish citizens from most countries outside the EU.
Read more on the Swedish Police’s website
Airlines require passengers to wear face masks on board the aircraft. Different airlines have different requirements for the type of face masks. Contact your airline for more information on the type of masks they require. Wear a face mask in the terminal.
Have a face mask with you throughout your journey. Face masks can be purchased at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Read more here about what the opening hours are for shops that sell face masks.
When you use a face mask, remember to:
- Wash your hands before you put on your face mask
- Do not touch the mask while you are using it.
- Change your mask after a maximum of four hours or if it becomes moist.
- Remove your mask by using the straps. Do not touch the mask itself.
- Wash your hands again.
Children under the age of 6 don’t need to wear a face mask – that is an exception that most of the airlines and airports make. Find out what applies to you and your journey.
Some countries and airlines require you as a traveler to be able to show that you have recently been tested for Covid-19 with a negative result. You may miss your flight or be denied entry into a country if you do not have the required certificates.
Swedavia is following developments concerning the coronavirus and is working in close collaboration with the authorities responsible.
No. Swedish citizens do not need to show proof of a negative test result.
Read more on the Public Health Agency of Sweden’s website
Yes, all except travelers from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland must provide valid proof of a negative result for a Covid-19 test taken within 48 hours of their departure when they reach the border control at our airports. Please note: The test must be taken prior to departure. It is not possible to be tested upon arrival in Sweden.
Read more on the Swedish Police’s website
If you have any questions about an upcoming trip or questions about rebooking or cancelling, you should contact your airline or tour operator – you will find a list of airlines here.
Hallå Konsument has information about your rights as a consumer regarding cancelling trips in conjunction with the coronavirus.
If you have any questions about an upcoming trip or questions about rebooking or cancelling, you should contact your airline or tour. You can also visit the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ website or use the Ministry’s Resklar app (in Swedish).
Hallå Konsument has information about your rights as a consumer regarding cancelling trips in conjunction with the coronavirus.
To avoid crowding, we recommend that you see off or greet passengers outside the terminal.
Are you coming by car, follow the road signs showing the parking areas for arrival or departure. You can no longer drive to the entrance at Terminal 5 to drop off/pick up travellers. You can also park in the multi-storey car parks close to the terminals.