Arlanda: Air France and KLM move to Terminal 5 – what passengers need to know

Anyone flying with Air France or KLM from Stockholm Arlanda needs to change their routine: since Tuesday 20 October 2026, the two airlines have been handling their passengers in Terminal 5 instead of Terminal 2. Check-in, bag drop and security screening now all take place there. Travellers who head for the old terminal out of habit will end up in the wrong place.

What has changed

Air France and KLM have moved their operations at Sweden’s largest airport to Terminal 5. According to the local newspaper märsta.nu and the travel industry site Travel News, the move covers check-in, security screening and departures for both airlines. Both belong to the Air France-KLM group and mainly connect Stockholm with their hubs at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam-Schiphol, from where many connecting flights depart worldwide.

Wouter Gregorowitsch, who heads Air France and KLM in Northern Europe, told märsta.nu that the aim is to offer travellers a smoother and more connected journey. Eligible passengers get access to the SAS lounges near gates E1 and F26. However, a ticket alone does not guarantee entry, nu.se points out.

Background: SkyTeam comes together in Terminal 5

The move brings the members of the SkyTeam airline alliance together in one terminal. Since 2024, SkyTeam has also included Scandinavian carrier SAS, whose lounges are located in Terminal 5. Terminal 5 is Arlanda’s largest terminal, handles most of the airport’s international traffic and offers more shops and restaurants than Terminal 2.

New security checkpoint: laptops and liquids stay in your bag

Another point is likely to matter to many travellers: at the new security checkpoint in Terminal 5, laptops, tablets, phones and other larger electronic devices no longer have to be taken out of hand luggage. According to airport operator Swedavia, liquids can also stay in your bag. A transparent one-litre bag is no longer needed there, and there is no limit on the number of containers. One thing has not changed, though: each individual container may hold no more than 100 millilitres.

In Terminal 2, by contrast, the traditional rules still apply. Liquids must be placed in a one-litre bag and larger electronics put separately in a tray. Swedavia also points out that different rules may apply at the airport you fly back from.

What this means for travellers and people in Sweden

• Check before you set off: look at your booking to see which airline actually operates the flight. With codeshare flights, an Air France or KLM ticket may be valid on a flight operated by a partner airline, and vice versa. The operating airline determines the terminal.
• Go straight to Terminal 5: if you arrive by taxi, airport coach or your own car, head directly for Terminal 5. Anyone who used to park or be dropped off at Terminal 2 will need to adjust their plans. Regional and long-distance trains still stop at Arlanda Central station in the SkyCity area between the terminals.
• Allow extra time: there may be some confusion, especially in the first weeks after the move. If you find yourself in Terminal 2 by mistake, you will need extra time to get to Terminal 5 before check-in and security close.
• Pack your hand luggage correctly: the simpler screening in Terminal 5 does not change the 100-millilitre limit per container. Larger bottles are still not allowed. For your return flight, for example from the UK or elsewhere in Europe, the rules of your departure airport apply. So it is still worth bringing a one-litre bag.
• Check lounge access: if you previously used a lounge in Terminal 2, check with your airline in advance whether you meet the conditions for the SAS lounges in Terminal 5.

For an overview of all the ways to get to Sweden, see our guide Getting to Sweden: ferry, bridge, train and plane. How to continue your journey from the airport is explained in our guide Transport in Sweden: train, bus, car and ferry.

Sources

• märsta.nu: Air France och KLM flyttar till Terminal 5 på Arlanda (20 October 2026)
• Travel News: Air France och KLM flyttar till Terminal 5 på Arlanda (20 October 2026)
• nu.se: Stor ändring på Arlanda – resenärer riskerar att gå fel (21 October 2026)
• Swedavia: Security control – Stockholm Arlanda Airport