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Common Questions

How many lounges are there at Stockholm Arlanda Airport? 
There are six lounges.
Can I walk between Terminals 3, 4 and 5 on the airside? 
Yes, you can. It takes about 20 minutes.
Can I walk from Terminal 2 to other terminals on the airside 
No, that is impossible. It would help if you took an airside bus.
Which lounges at Stockholm-Arlanda accept Priority Pass? 
All Pearl Lounges accept Priority Pass membership.
Which lounges at Stockholm-Arlanda accept LoungeKey? 
All Pearl Lounges accept LoungeKey membership.
What is the difference between SAS Lounge and SAS Gold Lounge? 
SAS Lounge is meant for Plus and Business Class passengers. SAS Gold Lounge is intended for Eurobonus Gold and Diamond members.
How can I get into SAS Lounges? 
You need an invitation from the airline.
Where can I buy a single-entry lounge pass? 
You can buy a single lounge access to Pearl Lounges on Lounge Pass.
Who can visit the American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof? 
American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof is meant for American Express Platinum and Centurion members.
What is the best lounge at Stockholm Arlanda Airport? 
SAS Gold Lounge is perhaps the best if you want a traditional lounge.

Guide to Stockholm Arlanda Airport Lounges

Pearl Lounge C37
Menzies Aviation maintains pearl Lounge at Gate C37 (Terminal 4).

Stockholm Arlanda Airport is the largest airport in Sweden, with over 25 million passengers passing through its gates every year. With such a high volume of travellers, it's no surprise that the airport houses many lounges to let passengers unwind before flights. Lounges offer a range of amenities, such as comfortable seating, complimentary food and drinks, and even shower facilities. In this article, we'll introduce all Stockholm Arlanda Airport lounges. Read the article and find your favourite one.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Stockholm Arlanda Airport is Sweden's largest and busiest airport, serving millions of passengers each year. Located 37 kilometres north of Stockholm, Arlanda provides easy access to the city and surrounding areas through various transportation options. Arlanda has six airport lounges.

The airport is the primary hub for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). With four terminals, Arlanda Airport offers a range of amenities, including restaurants, cafes, duty-free shops, and lounges. The airport also boasts a range of services, from free Wi-Fi to prayer rooms and a medical centre.

SkyCity is the commercial area between Terminals 4 and 5 on the landside. It is the heart of Arlanda Airport. Skycity is full of restaurants, bars, shops and even hotels. Arlanda C railway station is located in the Skycity.

Terminal Layout

To avoid any confusion, it's a good idea to research your departure gate in advance. Arlanda can be confusing, so knowing your terminal and gate will help you locate your lounge quickly. The gate numbering at Arlanda has changed, and the majority of the gates now have a prefix letter to find them more easily.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport has four terminals. The separated small Terminal 2 in the south is used mainly by oneworld and SkyTeam airlines. Other airlines use Terminals 3, 4 and 5, linked on the airside. Walking from end to end takes about 20 minutes.

All terminal buildings are connected. Walking between Terminals 3, 4 and 5 on the airside is possible. However, no walkable airside connection exists between Terminal 2 and Terminals 3, 4 or 5. To move from Terminal 2 to another terminal, you need to exit the security area or take an airside bus to reach the other terminals:

Bus Terminal 2 Middle Stop Terminal 5
Schengen Gate 61C Transfer Gate T11 Gate F5
Non-Schengen Gate 70 Gate D24 Gate F1

If you are departing from Terminal 3, 4 or 5, you can easily access lounges in Terminal 4 and 5. Terminal 2 is more isolated, so basically, you are restricted to the services in Terminal 2 only. All the lounges are in the Schengen area, so you must clear your passport control after a lounge visit if you fly to a non-Schengen destination.

Lounges

There are six lounges at Stockholm Arlanda Airport.

Lounge Terminal Location Target Group
Pearl Lounge T5 5 Near Gate E1 Priority Pass
LoungeKey
Diners Club
Eurocard
Pearl Lounge C37 (review) 4 Near Gate C37 Priority Pass
LoungeKey
Diners Club
Eurocard
Pearl Lounge T2 2 Near Gate 85 Priority Pass
LoungeKey
Diners Club
Eurocard
SAS Lounge 5 Near Gate E1 SAS premium customers
SAS Gold Lounge 5 Near Gate E1 Eurobonus Gold / Diamond members
Star Alliance Gold members
American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof 5 Between Piers E and F Amex Platinum / Centurion
cardholders

Confirming the exact access terms from your lounge membership provider is essential.

All the lounges are in the Schengen area on the airside.

Pearl Lounge T5

Pearl Lounge T5 is maintained by Menzies Aviation. It is located in Terminal 5 near Gate E1. It would be best if you took an elevator or stairs up to the 4th floor.

The lounge is open for passengers who belong to Priority Pass or LoungeKey Programs. There are discounted prices for Diners Club and Eurocard cardholders. You can also buy single lounge access from Lounge Pass.

This lounge serves only cold snacks and drinks.

Pearl Lounge T5 is the best lounge for travellers departing from Terminal 5 without access to SAS or American Express Lounges.

Lounge info screen next to the elevator
An info screen of Pearl Lounge. You can find the lounge by taking elevator one up near Gate E1 at Terminal 5.

Pearl Lounge C37

Pearls Lounge C37is also maintained by Menzies Aviation. It is located in Terminal 4 near Gate C37. You need to walk the stairs up or take an elevator straight to the lounge. If you choose to take the stairs, you will find a metal-framed door with a big letter M and the text "lounge" written on it. It would be best to push the door to enter the lounge.

Pearl Lounge entrance, Stockholm Arlanda Airport
There are three Pearl Lounges at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. They are all managed by Menzies Aviation, hence the logo letter M on this door.

Pearl Lounge C37 is open for passengers who are members of Priority Pass or LoungeKey Programs. There are discounted prices for Diners Club and Eurocard cardholders.

This serves only cold snacks and drinks. During our last visit, the lounge had no license to serve alcoholic drinks. Even the old coffee machine in the lounge was somehow broken.

Pearl Lounge C37 is the best option for travellers departing from Terminal 4. It is usually quieter than the lounges in Terminal 5. Also, passengers flying out of Terminal 5 can visit Pearl Lounge C37, but you need to reserve 10 minutes more to reach your gate.

Gate C37
On the left side of the Gate C37 sign, there is an elevator and stairs to Pearl Lounge.
Sofa at Pear Lounge C37
Pearl Lounge at Gate C37 is quieter than the other lounges at Terminal 5. Even though it's a spacious lounge, we can't call it a modern lounge.

Pearl Lounge T2

Like the other Pearl Lounges, this lounge is also maintained by Menzies Aviation. It is located in Terminal 2 after the security check. Near Gate 87, you need to go a floor up to reach the lounge.

Pearl Lounge drink table Stockholm Arlanda Airport
There are three Pearl Lounges at the Stockholm Arlanda Airport, all managed by Menzies Aviation, whose logo is the letter M.

Pearl Lounge T2 is open for passengers with a Priority Pass or LoungeKey Programs membership. There are discounted prices for Diners Club and Eurocard cardholders. You can also buy single lounge access from Lounge Pass.

Catering in Pearl Lounges contains mainly cold dishes and drinks.

Pearl Lounge T2 is the only practical option for passengers flying out from Terminal 2 of Stockholm Arlanda Airport because there is no walkable airside access from Terminal 2 to the other lounges located in Terminals 4 and 5.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Lounges

SAS Lounges are maintained by Scandinavian Airlines. They are located in Terminal 5 near Gate E1. You need to take the stairs or elevator up to the fourth floor. The lounges are just next to Pearl Lounge on the left.

Entrance of SAS Lounge at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
The entrance of SAS Lounges at Stockholm Arlanda Airport is just next to Pearl Lounge.

The lounge area is divided into two parts. The ordinary SAS Lounge is meant for Plus and Business class passengers, and the SAS Gold Lounge is for Star Alliance Gold and Diamond members. Plus class is the SAS's best class in regional routes. SAS has Business Class only on long-haul flights.

SAS Lounge is open to travellers in Scandinavian airlines' First, Business or Plus classes. Other Star Alliance airlines may invite premium passengers to this lounge. SAS sells inexpensive lounge passes for their economy passengers.

SAS Lounges serve warm food and drinks. The selection is probably the best when compared to the other Stockholm-Arlanda Lounges.

SAS Lounge and SAS Gold Lounge are some of the best lounges at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, but you need an invitation from the airline. Lounge membership cards are not accepted.

American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof

American Express Platinum and Centurion members can enjoy the exclusive American Express Lounge in Terminal 5. It is located between Piers E and F at the Marketplace on the second floor. The lounge offers a refined Scandinavian atmosphere and a wide selection of delicious food and drinks, which makes it one the best lounge choices in Stockholm.

The lounge offers breakfast from 5:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by lunch and dinner service until 7:30 pm. Please note that the kitchen stops taking food orders at 7:00 pm.

Stairs to American Express Lounge
You can find stairs to the American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof at the Marketplace between Piers E and F.

Centurion members can bring two guests, while Platinum members can bring one.

American Express Lounge On-the-Go

American Express offers its Nordic members lounge-on-the-go service at Arlanda airport. You can fetch breakfast or snack packets from La Girafe Arlanda restaurant. The restaurant is located on the Marketplace between Piers E and F. It is on the departure level and almost at the same location as American Express Lounge. The stairs to the American Express Lounge are opposite.

La Girafe restaurant
American Express Nordic members can fetch a Lounge-on-the-go packet from La Girafe restaurant.

How to Access Stockholm-Arlanda Business Lounges

Premium Customers

If you are flying in First, Business or Plus class, the airline will invite you complementarily to a lounge. Follow the instructions provided by the airline.

Amex Platinum / Centurion Cardholders

We advise Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders to visit the American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof at the Marketplace. Amex lounges are known for their superior quality.

Lounge Members

People who are members of lounge programs should head to the nearest Pearl Lounge. These lounges are not as good as SAS Lounges or Amex Lounge. The lounge at Gate C37 is quieter than the lounge near Gate E1.

Other Passengers

If you are flying with SAS, you can buy lounge access to SAS Lounge. It costs about 30 euros.

Another option is to buy a visit to one of Pearl Lounges from Lounge Pass which sells affordable lounge passes to airport lounges worldwide. If the plans change, the lounge voucher can be cancelled.

RECOMMENDATION
Buy a lounge membership from Priority Pass and enjoy unlimited lounge access.

Opening Times

Airport lounges in Stockholm Arlanda Airport close surprisingly early. We were surprised that Amex Lounge closed at 19:30 and Pearl Lounge in Terminal 5 at 9 pm. If you are flying out from Arlanda late in the evening, it is most probable that your favourite lounge is no longer open. It would be best if you took note of this in your itinerary not to arrive at the lounge door disappointed.

SAS Lounges make an exception because their schedules are tight to SAS' flight schedules.

Best Lounge at Stockholm Arlanda-Airport

We believe the American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof and the SAS Gold Lounge are the best airport lounges. Unfortunately, getting into them isn't always easy.

The SAS Gold Lounge is a classic, top-notch airport lounge with a buffet offering a wide range of drinks and hot food. It also provides other relaxation services. For SAS premium customers, it's the obvious choice. The Amex lounge is also a great option for travellers who appreciate quality.

PRO TIP
Stockholm can be reached by ferry too. For example, m/s Viking Grace sails between Stockholm and Turku, Finland.

Common Questions

How many lounges are there at Stockholm Arlanda Airport? 
There are six lounges.
Can I walk between Terminals 3, 4 and 5 on the airside? 
Yes, you can. It takes about 20 minutes.
Can I walk from Terminal 2 to other terminals on the airside 
No, that is impossible. It would help if you took an airside bus.
Which lounges at Stockholm-Arlanda accept Priority Pass? 
All Pearl Lounges accept Priority Pass membership.
Which lounges at Stockholm-Arlanda accept LoungeKey? 
All Pearl Lounges accept LoungeKey membership.
What is the difference between SAS Lounge and SAS Gold Lounge? 
SAS Lounge is meant for Plus and Business Class passengers. SAS Gold Lounge is intended for Eurobonus Gold and Diamond members.
How can I get into SAS Lounges? 
You need an invitation from the airline.
Where can I buy a single-entry lounge pass? 
You can buy a single lounge access to Pearl Lounges on Lounge Pass.
Who can visit the American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof? 
American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof is meant for American Express Platinum and Centurion members.
What is the best lounge at Stockholm Arlanda Airport? 
SAS Gold Lounge is perhaps the best if you want a traditional lounge.

Bottom Line

Stockholm Arlanda Airport has many airport lounges. None are in the non-Schengen area, so travellers must clear their passport control if the flight destination is outside the Schengen zone after the visit. All the lounges are on the airside,e so there is no need to clear the security anymore.

Selecting the most suitable lounge depends on which terminal you are departing from. Fortunately, moving between Terminals 3, 4 and 5 is fast. Terminal 2 is more isolated. We advise you to choose a lounge where you can easily reach your gate after the visit.

Do you fly often via Stockholm-Arlanda Airport? Which lounge is your favourite? Comment below!

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