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 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.
1 September: New liquid regulations at the security control in Terminal 5.
Waiting time in Security
Rules for the security control
Terminal 2, Terminal 3 and Terminal 4
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 must be removed from hand baggage and presented separately. The maximum size for containers of liquid is 100 ml and these must be placed in a one-litre bag. You may only carry one liter bag of liquids. Place the one-litre bag of liquids visibly in a box. Liquid medicines, baby food and diet food also need to be presented separately from 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.
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 can stay in hand baggage. The maximum size for containers of liquid is 100 ml. You can have an unlimited number of 100 ml containers and they do not need to be placed in a one-litre bag. Leave containers of liquid 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 3:
Security checkpoint open 1,5h before departure. In the event of a traffic stop during the day, the checkpoint is closed.
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 is equipped with modern technology that means passengers can leave
both electronic devices and liquids in their baggage. As of 1 September 2024, the maximum size for containers of liquid is 100 ml. You can have an unlimited number of 100 ml containers and they do not need to be placed in a one-litre bag. Leave containers of liquid in 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.