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Is a 40 min layover in Stockholm long enough?

ARN · Arlanda · Stockholm, Sweden
Probably Enough

Yes, 40 minutes is probably enough for a layover at ARN (Stockholm).

Meets the domestic-international MCT for the connected T4/T5 complex under normal conditions.
Quick Stats
Concourses
4
Max Transit
25m
Avg. Security
12m
Primary Hub
Scandinavian Airlines
Minimum Connection Times
Schengen → Schengen
30min
✓
Schengen → Non-Schengen
40min
tight
Non-Schengen → Schengen
40min
tight
Non-Schengen → Non-Schengen
50min
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Tips for 40 min Connections
If your itinerary stays within Terminal 4/5, use the airside walkway rather than exiting for a much faster transfer.
Connections via Terminal 2 or 3 require landside travel and a security re-check, so budget extra time.
SAS-to-SAS connections at T5 are the smoothest, with dedicated transfer desks and signage.
Passport control lines for non-Schengen arrivals into T5 can be slow during peak morning bank arrivals, so add buffer if arriving from outside the Schengen zone.
Arlanda Express and other rail links are landside only — don't confuse the train station area with airside transfer routes.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Getting Between Concourses
Terminals 4 and 5 are connected airside by a covered walkway, so SAS and Star Alliance passengers moving between domestic and international flights typically don't need to re-clear security. Terminals 2 and 3 are physically separate and linked to the T4/T5 complex only via a landside corridor or shuttle bus, meaning passengers transferring from those terminals must exit and re-screen through security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 40 minutes enough for a layover at Arlanda (ARN)?

Meets the domestic-international MCT for the connected T4/T5 complex under normal conditions.

What is the minimum connection time at ARN?

Minimum connection times at Arlanda: Schengen-to-Schengen is 30 minutes, Non-Schengen-to-Non-Schengen is 50 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 40 minutes connection at ARN on an international flight?

40 minutes is below the 50-minute international MCT at Arlanda. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. Terminals 4 and 5 are connected airside by a covered walkway, so SAS and Star Alliance passengers moving between domestic and international flights typically don't need to re-clear security. Terminals 2 and 3 are physically separate and linked to the T4/T5 complex only via a landside corridor or shuttle bus, meaning passengers transferring from those terminals must exit and re-screen through security.

What happens if I miss my connection at ARN?

If you miss your connection, head to the SAS Ticket & Service Center in Terminal 5 (or your airline's transfer desk) for automatic rebooking; most itineraries on Star Alliance partners are handled quickly given SAS's dominant position at ARN.

Other Layover Durations at ARN
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