--- type: Airport Family Guide title: "Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) with Kids: Play Areas, Strollers and More" description: "Arlanda's Flajt play areas in Terminals 2 and 5, free borrowed strollers, baby changing on both sides of security and family food. Checked October 2026." resource: https://www.velivolotravel.com/family-airport-guide/stockholm-arlanda-airport-arn tags: [airport, family, travel, ARN, european] timestamp: 2026-10-28 --- # Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) with Kids: Play Areas, Strollers and More **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. **Velivolo family score:** 6.3/10 (Decent) 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. ## Quick facts - Stockholm Arlanda has Flajt play areas in Terminal 5, Terminal 2 and SkyCity, including a large one at the Terminal 5 Marketplace. - Arlanda has baby changing facilities before and after the security checkpoint in all terminals. - Families can borrow a stroller after check-in in Arlanda's Terminals 2 and 5. - Baby food does not need to go in the same plastic bag as other liquids at Arlanda security, but must be taken out of your bag. - Terminal 5's 5F security control lets passengers keep liquids (up to 100 ml each) and electronics in hand baggage. ## Facility matrix | Facility | Status | Terminals | Security side | Hours | Age limit | Cost | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Children's play area | available | Terminal 5, Terminal 2, SkyCity | both | Not published | | free | | Nursing room | unconfirmed | | unknown | | | unknown | | Family restroom | unconfirmed | | unknown | | | unknown | | Baby changing table | available | All terminals | both | | | free | | Sensory room | unconfirmed | | unknown | | | unknown | | Family security lane | unconfirmed | | unknown | | | unknown | | Stroller rental | available | Terminals 2 and 5 | post-security | | | free | | Dedicated family lounge | unconfirmed | | unknown | | | unknown | ## Play areas | Name | Location | Security side | Detail | Source | |---|---|---|---|---| | Flajt play area, Marketplace | Terminal 5 · Marketplace · Level 4 · Next to the baby changing room | post-security | A large space to run around, with games to play while you wait. | https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/travelling-with-children/ | | Flajt play area, Gate C31 | Terminal 5 · Gate area C · Floor 3 · Near Gate C31 | post-security | One of Arlanda's two larger Flajt play areas. | https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/travelling-with-children/ | | Flajt play area, Gate E6 | Terminal 5 · Gate area E · Floor 3 · Near Gate E6 | post-security | One of Arlanda's two larger Flajt play areas. | https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/travelling-with-children/ | | Flajt play area, Gate D20 | Terminal 5 · Gate area D · Floor 4 · Near Gate D20 | post-security | A smaller play corner by the gate. | https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/travelling-with-children/ | | Flajt play area, Gate F36 | Terminal 5 · Gate area F · Floor 3 · Near Gate F36 | post-security | A smaller play corner by the gate. | https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/travelling-with-children/ | | Flajt play area, Gate F66/F68 | Terminal 5 · Gate area F · Floor 4 · Near Gates F66 to F68 | post-security | A smaller play corner by the gate. | https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/travelling-with-children/ | | Flajt play area, Gate 67 | Terminal 2 · Floor 3 · Near Gate 67 | post-security | A smaller play corner by the gate. | https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/travelling-with-children/ | | Flajt play area, Gate 87 | Terminal 2 · Floor 4 · Near Gate 87 | post-security | A smaller play corner by the gate. | https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/travelling-with-children/ | | Flajt play area, SkyCity | SkyCity · Towards Terminal 5 | unknown | A play stop before security, handy while you wait to check in. | https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/service/ | | Flajt play area, baggage hall | Terminal 5 · Baggage claim | unknown | Somewhere for kids to burn off energy while you wait for bags. | https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/travelling-with-children/ | ## Security with children - **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:** Swedavia publishes no special shoe rule for children. Outer clothing, headwear and large metal items such as belts go in a tray. - **PreCheck:** Not applicable outside the US. Arlanda offers Fast Track, bought through your airline. - Source: https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/security-control/ ## Getting between terminals 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. - Source: https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/finding-your-way-at-the-airport/ ## Layover plans ### 1–2 hours — Stay near your gate and let them play 1. Check whether your gate is in Terminal 5 or Terminal 2. 2. Head for the nearest Flajt play area: Gates C31 and E6 have the larger ones. 3. Use the nearest baby changing room before boarding. ### 3–5 hours — Make a stop at the Marketplace 1. Go to the Terminal 5 Marketplace on level 4. 2. Let kids use the large Flajt play area there. 3. Eat at Eatery Garden or Little Italy nearby. 4. Walk to your gate area and use the play corner there. ### Early flight — Breakfast before a dawn departure 1. Terminal 5 security opens at 03:45. 2. Eatery Garden is open around the clock. 3. Nordic Kitchen & Bar and Sweets by Camilla open at 05:00. ## Your rights - **Lactation:** 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. - **Liquids:** 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 it is missing:** Contact Swedavia's Arlanda information on +46 10 109 10 00 or ask staff in the terminal. - Source: https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/travelling-with-children/ ## FAQ ### Does Stockholm Arlanda have play areas for kids? 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. ### Is there a nursing room at Arlanda? 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. ### Where can I change a diaper at Arlanda? Baby changing facilities are before and after security in all terminals. Swedavia's airport map shows the nearest one. ### Can I borrow a stroller at Arlanda? 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. ### What are the rules for baby food at Arlanda security? 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. ### Do I need to take liquids out at Arlanda security? 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. ### Is there a family security lane at Arlanda? Swedavia doesn't list one. There are regular lanes and a paid Fast Track that you book through your airline. ### Where can we eat with kids at Arlanda? 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. ### Does Arlanda have a sensory room? 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. ## Related airports - [Munich (MUC)](https://www.velivolotravel.com/okf/airports/munich-airport-muc.md) — A European hub with strong published family facilities. - [Frankfurt (FRA)](https://www.velivolotravel.com/okf/airports/frankfurt-airport-fra.md) — A major European connecting hub for families heading further afield. ## Sources - [Swedavia: Travelling with children (2026)](https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/travelling-with-children/) — Play areas, baby changing, borrowed strollers and baby food rules - [Swedavia: Arlanda Service (2026)](https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/service/) — Full list of Flajt play area locations - [Swedavia: Security control (2026)](https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/security-control/) — Checkpoint hours, liquids rules and Fast Track - [Swedavia: Special assistance (2026)](https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/special-needs/) — Free assistance service and booking rules - [Swedavia: Eatery Garden (2026)](https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/food-beverages/eatery-garden/) — 24/7 family-style restaurant at the Marketplace **Last checked:** 2026-10-28