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Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Airport Information
(Stockholm, Sweden)
 A massive four terminal facility and currently the 20th busiest airport in Europe, Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is located around 42 km / 26 miles north of central Stockholm, close to both Marsta and Sigtuna. The airport offers numerous daily flights to over 170 major cities and destinations throughout Europe and in other continents, as well as to domestic cities across Sweden, with more than 70 airlines including Stockholm's very own FlyNordic and also the Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) and Sterling Airlines.
Whilst Stockholm Arlanda Airport is certainly large, the complex has a well-designed signage system, making navigation within the airport an uncomplicated and stress-free affair. Currently more than 18 million people use Arlanda each year, 12 million of which are international passengers. Stockholm Airport features four terminals, three runways, a staff of approximately 15,000 and in excess of 230,000 annual take-offs and landings.
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Located next to the E4 motorway, an extensive bus service connects Stockholm Arlanda Airport with a wide variety of destinations in and around Sweden's capital city. High-speed Arlanda Express trains are also available with a journey time of approximately 20 minutes, while for those who are happy to pay a little extra, Ecotaxis and Flygtaxis (Fly and Ride) depart from outside each of the terminals, with limousine pick-up services also available by prior arrangement.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) Information: History and Facilities
Stockholm's Arlanda Airport was founded towards the end of the 1950s in the suburb of Marsta, when it was mainly used for recreational purposes. In 1962, great celebrations were afoot when the airport officially opened for business and it was immediately used for a series of international flights, which were switched from the nearby Stockholm Bromma Airport.
By the 1980s, further traffic was transferred to Arlanda Airport from Bromma Airport, only this time is was domestic flights. The recently built terminal was used to accommodate the extra passengers, and in 1990 a further two terminals were built, followed by a third runway ten years later.
There are many ATMs located around the terminal, as well as a number of useful bank branches and bureaux de change. Options for dining and refreshments are more than plentiful and include popular names such as Café Ritazza and McDonalds, with around 35 eateries in total.
Over 40 shops can be found in the SkyCity zone, while for business passengers, Stockholm Arlanda Airport boasts almost 50 different conference and meeting rooms. Also worth noting, the Stockholm Radisson SAS SkyCity Hotel is located on-site at Arlanda Airport and is well equipped to receive business visitors.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) Information: About Stockholm Tourism
A thriving business and tourist centre, Stockholm is Scandinavia's biggest city and the capital, attracting visitors in their millions every year. Stockholm's wide appeal is its combination of traditional culture, history and cosmopolitan living, with many modern facilities and conveniences.
Visitors arriving at Arlanda Airport (ARN) will find many sites worthy of visiting during a stay in Stockholm, such as Drottningholm Palace, Stockholm City Hall, Sergels Torg Square and the Royal Palace. Theatres, opera houses and museums are also a significant part of the city's cultural diversity.
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