The short answer
Stockholm Arlanda has around a dozen free Flajt play areas, mostly in Terminal 5 plus Terminal 2 and SkyCity, baby changing rooms before and after security in every terminal, and free borrowed strollers in Terminals 2 and 5. Swedavia lists no dedicated nursing room, family restroom, sensory room or family security lane.
Every fact on this page checked against official sources on Oct 28, 2026
Velivolo family score
Decent
Kids' play areas
About 12 Flajt areas
Terminal 5, Terminal 2 and SkyCity
Nursing rooms
Not listed
Use the baby changing rooms
Baby changing
Every terminal
Before and after security
Sensory room
Not listed
Assistance service available
Strollers
Free to borrow
Terminals 2 and 5, after check-in
Arlanda is a good airport for kids who need to move. Swedavia's Flajt play areas are spread across Terminal 5 (Marketplace, Gate areas C, D, E and F, and baggage claim), Terminal 2 (near Gates 67 and 87) and SkyCity. Baby changing rooms sit on both sides of security in every terminal, and you can borrow a stroller for free after check-in in Terminals 2 and 5. Swedavia doesn't list a separate nursing room, family restroom or sensory room. Terminal 5's newer 5F security control lets liquids and electronics stay in your bag.
Velivolo family score
Decent
Scored on published facilities, not opinion.
Flajt play areas across Terminal 5, Terminal 2 and SkyCity, including a large one at the Marketplace.
Baby changing before and after security in every terminal; no separate nursing room is listed.
Baby food can go through outside the liquids bag; Terminal 5's new control lets liquids stay in bags.
Free borrowed strollers in Terminals 2 and 5 help with long walks to the gate.
Marketplace in Terminal 5 has a 24/7 family-style restaurant, pizza and pasta, and a bakery.
Free assistance service for travellers who need it; no sensory room is listed.
Facility matrix
Terminal, gate, which side of security, hours and cost — in one place. Where Arlanda publishes nothing, we say so rather than guess.
| Facility | Status | Terminals | Security side | Hours | Age limit | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Children's play area 12 locations | Available | Terminal 5, Terminal 2, SkyCity | Both sides | Not published | Free | |
Nursing room | Unconfirmed | Unknown | ||||
Family restroom | Unconfirmed | Unknown | ||||
Baby changing table | Available | All terminals | Both sides | Free | ||
Sensory room | Unconfirmed | Unknown | ||||
Family security lane | Unconfirmed | Unknown | ||||
Stroller rental | Available | Terminals 2 and 5 | Past security | Free | ||
Dedicated family lounge | Unconfirmed | Unknown |
Swedavia lists around a dozen Flajt play areas, the largest at the Terminal 5 Marketplace and near Gates C31 and E6, plus smaller ones in Terminal 2, SkyCity and baggage claim.
Verified Oct 28, 2026 · Swedavia: Arlanda Service (Play area locations)Swedavia's family page lists baby changing rooms but no dedicated nursing or breastfeeding room.
Verified Oct 28, 2026 · Swedavia: Travelling with childrenSwedavia doesn't list family restrooms at Arlanda.
Verified Oct 28, 2026 · Swedavia: Travelling with childrenArlanda has baby changing facilities before and after security in all terminals, including a baby changing room next to the Marketplace play area.
Verified Oct 28, 2026 · Swedavia: Travelling with childrenNo sensory room appears on Swedavia's Arlanda pages; a multi-faith room offers a quiet space.
Verified Oct 28, 2026 · Swedavia: Arlanda ServiceSwedavia's security page describes regular lanes and paid Fast Track but no family lane.
Verified Oct 28, 2026 · Swedavia: Security controlStrollers can be borrowed after check-in in Terminals 2 and 5.
Verified Oct 28, 2026 · Swedavia: Travelling with childrenSwedavia lists no dedicated family lounge at Arlanda.
Verified Oct 28, 2026 · Swedavia: Arlanda ServicePlay
10 open play areas, each with the gate it sits beside and whether you can reach it on a connection.
A large space to run around, with games to play while you wait.
One of Arlanda's two larger Flajt play areas.
One of Arlanda's two larger Flajt play areas.
A smaller play corner by the gate.
A smaller play corner by the gate.
A smaller play corner by the gate.
A smaller play corner by the gate.
A smaller play corner by the gate.
A play stop before security, handy while you wait to check in.
Somewhere for kids to burn off energy while you wait for bags.
Feeding
Arlanda publishes no nursing room. Here is where we looked and what we found instead.
Changing
Security
Family lane
Swedavia publishes no family lane at Arlanda. Terminal 2 has a regular checkpoint with paid Fast Track beside it; Terminal 5 has the newer 5F control, with Fast Track at the far end of the departures hall. Terminal 2 security is open daily 04:30 to 21:00 and Terminal 5 daily 03:45 to 22:00, opening 2 hours before departure for flights before 05:00.
Strollers and car seats
Swedavia doesn't publish a stroller screening rule. Most airlines ask you to check in your own stroller as special baggage, and you can borrow one after check-in in Terminals 2 and 5.
Formula, milk and baby food
Baby formula, squeeze pouches and jars of baby food needed for the flight are allowed in hand baggage. Take them out at the checkpoint; they don't need to go in the same plastic bag as your other liquids.
Shoes and jackets
Swedavia publishes no special shoe rule for children. Outer clothing, headwear and large metal items such as belts go in a tray.
TSA PreCheck with kids
Not applicable outside the US. Arlanda offers Fast Track, bought through your airline.
Know before you land.
Velivolo puts every airport's family facilities, and your airline's car seat and stroller rules, in your pocket.
Keep a baby carrier handy in case the borrowed strollers are all in use.
Stop guessing what's past security.
Gate-level family facilities for airports worldwide, checked against official sources and dated so you know how fresh they are.
Baby food doesn't need to fit in the liquids bag.
Feed and change
Baby changing rooms are before and after security in every terminal. In Terminal 5, there is one next to the Marketplace play area on level 4.
Before boarding
Let kids use a Flajt play area near your gate: C31 or E6 for the larger ones, or the smaller corners in gate areas D and F and in Terminal 2.
Free borrowed strollers are available after check-in in Terminals 2 and 5. Swedavia doesn't publish how many or any age or weight limit.
Swedavia says most airlines ask for strollers to be checked in as special baggage; gate-check rules are set by your airline.
Transfers
Walkways via SkyCity
Swedavia's family information covers Terminals 2 and 5, with SkyCity (shops, hotels and a play area) between Terminals 4 and 5. Floor 3 is the main floor. Swedavia's maps show play areas, baby changing rooms and restrooms, so check them before you head to your gate.
Layover playbook
What to actually do, by how long you have.
Know your rights
Lactation rooms
No Swedish or EU rule confirmed for Arlanda guarantees a dedicated lactation room, and Swedavia doesn't list one. Its baby changing rooms on both sides of security are the closest private option.
Changing tables
No statute is confirmed, but Swedavia states baby changing facilities are available before and after security in all terminals.
Milk and formula
Baby formula, pouches and jars of baby food needed for the flight are allowed in hand baggage beyond the liquids bag; take them out at the checkpoint. In Terminal 5's 5F control, other liquids up to 100 ml each can stay in your bag.
Boarding
Swedavia publishes no family priority boarding policy; that is set by your airline.
If the facility is not there
Contact Swedavia's Arlanda information on +46 10 109 10 00 or ask staff in the terminal.
Verified Oct 28, 2026 · Swedavia: Travelling with childrenQuestions
Yes. Swedavia lists around a dozen free Flajt play areas. The largest are at the Terminal 5 Marketplace (level 4) and near Gates C31 and E6. Smaller ones are near Gates D20, F36 and F66/F68 in Terminal 5, near Gates 67 and 87 in Terminal 2, in SkyCity and in the Terminal 5 baggage hall.
Swedavia doesn't list a dedicated nursing or breastfeeding room. Baby changing rooms are available before and after security in every terminal, and the one next to the Marketplace play area in Terminal 5 is a good spot to feed.
Baby changing facilities are before and after security in all terminals. Swedavia's airport map shows the nearest one.
Yes. Strollers can be borrowed for free after check-in in Terminals 2 and 5. Most airlines ask you to check in your own stroller as special baggage.
You can bring formula, pouches and jars of baby food you need for the flight. Take them out at the checkpoint; they don't need to fit in the liquids bag.
In Terminal 5's 5F control, no: liquids up to 100 ml each and electronics can stay in your bag. In Terminal 2, liquids go in a one-litre bag and electronics in a tray.
Swedavia doesn't list one. There are regular lanes and a paid Fast Track that you book through your airline.
The Terminal 5 Marketplace has Eatery Garden (open 24/7), Little Italy for pizza and pasta, Nordic Kitchen & Bar, and Sweets by Camilla for baked treats.
Swedavia doesn't list a sensory room. A multi-faith room offers a quiet space, and free assistance can be booked through your airline at least 48 hours ahead.
Verification
Every figure on this page traces to one of these. Checked Oct 28, 2026.
Play areas, baby changing, borrowed strollers and baby food rules · 2026
Full list of Flajt play area locations · 2026
Checkpoint hours, liquids rules and Fast Track · 2026
Free assistance service and booking rules · 2026
24/7 family-style restaurant at the Marketplace · 2026
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