Holiday apartment in Arlanda

Arlanda is above all one thing: Stockholm’s airport-oriented location. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment for an arrival, a departure, or a short stay should therefore think less in terms of a classic vacation destination and more in terms of the right starting point for their own trip.

Terminal 2 of Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Terminal 2 at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. — Photo: Pymouss — Source page — License URL: CC BY-SA 4.0

Quick facts about Arlanda

  • Arlanda is located in the municipality of Sigtuna in Stockholm County, north of Stockholm.
  • The place is closely connected with Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Stockholm’s most important international airport and the largest airport in Sweden.
  • Arlanda Express states a travel time of 18 minutes for the connection between Arlanda and Stockholm Central, with regular departures about every 12 to 15 minutes. You should check the current information before traveling.

Arlanda as a place to stay

Arlanda’s significance comes from its airport location. A holiday apartment in Arlanda is therefore particularly worth considering when flight-related arrangements are the main focus. This can be a relevant consideration for a late arrival, an early departure, or a short stay in the Stockholm area.

For any accommodation, check the exact relationship to the airport and the transfer options offered yourself. The place name alone does not allow you to determine how close a holiday apartment is to a terminal or which connection is actually right for your trip.

Arlanda or Stockholm as a base?

The most important decision is the difference between an airport-oriented base and an urban base. Arlanda puts the focus on proximity to the airport. Accommodation in Stockholm, by contrast, may be better suited to a stay in which the city itself is the center of attention; at the same time, there is the direct connection to Stockholm Central advertised by Arlanda Express.

The stated 18 minutes refer to the connection between Arlanda and Stockholm Central and are not a general door-to-door time from every accommodation. If you are traveling with children or have a tight flight schedule, compare the location of the specific holiday apartment, the current connection, fares, and your desired daily itinerary before deciding on the location.

Orientation in the region

Arlanda belongs to the municipality of Sigtuna and, as a small location shaped by the airport, should be classified differently from an independent city center. For further orientation in the broader region, you will find Sigtuna here.