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Stockholm-Arlanda International Airport (ARN)

Location: The airport is situated 28 miles (45km) north of Stockholm.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +46 (0)8 797 6000 or 797 6100.
Getting to the city: For those travelling to and from the airport there are many alternative modes of transport including high-speed trains (Arlanda Express) and airport coaches/buses (Flygbussarna), as well as commuter and long-distance trains. Long-distance SJ trains leave from Arlanda Central Station, where the SJ railway company offers long-distance train tickets and schedule information. The Arlanda Express train to Stockholm Central station runs every 15 minutes between 5.35am and 11.35pm daily (200kr). Buses go to the city every 10 minutes between 6.40am and 11.05pm each day, taking 40 minutes to make the journey (90kr). Taxis and rental cars are also available.
Car rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Europcar and Hertz.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available directly outside all terminals at the airport. Most taxi companies offer a fixed rate of 435kr for the trip to the city centre, which should take about half an hour.
Facilities: The airport is well supplied with banks, bureaux de change, ATMs, restaurants, bars and shops. The SkyCity centre inside the airport complex provides every conceivable amenity for travellers, including a luxury hotel and health club. All the terminals have lounge areas with power points for recharging mobile phones and laptop computers.
Parking: There are several parking areas adjoining each terminal with different price categories, whether it be short term, long term, indoor in multi-storey parkades, or outdoors.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.arlanda.com
See full guide to Stockholm-Arlanda International Airport

Göteborg-Landvetter International Airport (GOT)

Location: The airport is located 15 miles (24km) east of Gothenburg.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +46 (0)31 941 100.
Transfer between terminals: The terminals are within walking distance of each other.
Getting to the city: An airport bus departs every 15 minutes (in peak hours) to the city centre (75kr); a local bus network is also available. Taxis usually have a fixed rate to the city centre, around 260-300kr.
Car rental: Car rental agencies at the airport include Hertz, Avis, Budget and Europcar.
Facilities: A full banking service and foreign exchange are offered, ATMs are available in the international arrivals and domestic departure halls. There are several bars, cafes and restaurants in the airport. Other facilities include an Internet café, safe deposit boxes, children's playgrounds, tourist information and various stores and duty free shopping. Those with disabilities are well catered for.
Parking: Long- and short-term car parking options are available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.lfv.se/eng
See full guide to Göteborg-Landvetter International Airport

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