Security control
When you've checked in and left your baggage in Bag drop, you have to through security. See the rules pertaining to the security checkpoint below.
Our new security control in Terminal 5 has opened. It has inherited the name 5F from one of the previous controls. The other security controls in Terminal 5 are closed and be opened only if the need should arise. The technology in the new security control differs from the other security controls at the airport, so be aware of which control you're going through and follow the instructions you get in connection to said security control.
Waiting time in Security
Rules for the security control
Security in Terminal 2, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5D
Clothes and accessories
Remove outer clothing, blazers, headgear and metal items such as belts with large buckles or jewllery and put it in a tray.
Liquids
Liquids should be removed from your hand baggage and be presented separately. Place your bag of liquids visibly in a tray. Liquid medications, baby foods and dietary food must also be presented separatly from your hand baggage.
Electronics
Larger electronic items, such as laptops, mobile phones and cameras should be removed from your hand baggage and be presented separatly. Place your electronics visibly in a tray.
Loose items
You can't have any loose items, such as coins or keys, on your person when going through security. Protect your loose items by storing them in a bag or jacket pocket, which should be placed in a tray.
5F (the new security control) in Terminal 5
Clothes and accessories
Remove outer clothing, blazers, headgear and metal items such as belts with large buckles or jewllery and put it in a tray.
Liquids
Liquids should remain in your hand baggage.
Electronics
Electronic items should remain in your hand baggage.
Loose items
You can't have any loose items, such as coins or keys, on your person when going through security. Protect your loose items by storing them in a bag or jacket pocket, which should be placed in a tray.
Be attentive to what the rules are
Be attentive to what the rules are for the security control you're in line for. If you're unsure of which rules applies, you can find them on signs in the line to the security control. Prepare by taking off your outerwear, emptying your pockets and, when needed, removing liquids and electronics from your hand baggage. If you're prepared once you reach the security checkpoint, the process will be faster for both yourself and other travellers.
Opening hours for the security checkpoints
Terminal 2:
Daily: 04.00-20.30
Terminal 4:
Daily: 04.00 until the last Ryanair departure of the day.
Terminal 5 - New 5F:
Daily: 04.00-22.00
The security control opens two hours before departure for flights scheduled before 05.00.
FAQ
No, the wait times shown on the web are in real time and can change quickly. Here, you can find our general recommendations for when you should get to the airport.
You buy Fast Track via your airline. Contact information can be found here.
Fast Track is available in Terminal 2, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5.
You can find information on what you're allowed to bring in your hand baggage on our baggage page here.
If you are found to have prohibited items, you may be asked to check these items or seek alternative ways to send them to your final destination. If you are in possession of illegal items, these items may be confiscated by the Swedish Police.
The new security control in Terminal 5
Yes, the new security control is open for all passengers travelling from Terminal 5.
The new security control has a modern technology which means that you don't have to remove your electronics and liquids from your hand baggage.
We have a new security control in Terminal 5 at Arlanda, with modern technology that makes it possible to bring more liquid. The 100 millilitre regulations continue to apply in all other security controls (at Arlanda and all other Swedavia airports). Be attentive to what the rules are for the security control you're in line for. If you're unsure of which rules applies, you can find them on signs in the line to the security control.
Please note that the airport you're flying back from may have other rules.