Check in

Many airlines offer online check-in, which opens 24-48 hours before departure. In that case, not only can you check in ahead of time – you can also choose your favourite seat or make other changes. If it’s possible to check in online, that is usually preferable. Some airlines charge extra if you check in at the airport. You can see here whether your airline offers online check-in.

Many airlines let you check in at our waiting area for Arlanda Express. Ask your airline if this is possible for your journey.

Will you check in baggage? 

• If you’re checking in baggage, make sure you’re at the counter when check-in opens.
• Go to an automated check-in machine in the departure hall so you can print your bag tags. Check out this video to see how you attach your bag tag.
• Then drop your bag at the bag drop counter. How you use the bag drop.

Are you travelling with special baggage?

If you have special baggage, you must first go to the airline's check-in counter. There you will receive a label and instructions on where to hand in your special baggage.

Are you travelling only with hand baggage?

If you’ve already checked in, have your boarding card and only have hand baggage, you can go straight to the security checkpoint. Read more here about how you get ready for security screening.

How to pack and prepare your hand baggage.

1. Enter your booking reference or scan your passport using the touch screen and follow the instructions.
2. Your boarding card and bag tag(s) are printed when you’re finished.
3. Attach the bag tag(s) to all your baggage for check-in. Fasten the tag around the handle of the bag with the bar code facing out. Don’t forget to save your baggage receipt.

In some cases, you can check in your baggage on the same machine you use to check in. 

1. Enter your booking reference using the touch screen and follow the instructions.
2. Your boarding card and bag tag(s) are printed out when you’re finished.
3. Attach the bag tag(s) to all your baggage for check-in. Fasten the tag around the handle of the bag with the bar code facing out. Don’t forget to save your baggage receipt..
4. Then drop your bag off at the bag drop counter.

Bag drop – what to do

If you have special baggage, you must first go to the airline's check-in counter. There you will receive a label and instructions on where to hand in your special baggage.

When you check in at a counter, you need to have the following ready: 

Travel documents – check with your airline to see what is required for your trip.
Passport /ID – When you travel abroad, you must be able to confirm your identity using a passport or national ID card. Keep in mind that some countries also require a visa. If you are flying domestically, you do not need a passport or national ID card. Passports, visas and IDs. 

On our website under Departures, you can see the check-in time for most flights – click on your flight.

Tip: Download our app and add your flight so that you get all the information you need. 

You drop off your baggage at the counter to be weighed and checked. After that, it is transported to your plane. You take your hand baggage with you on board.

Rules for baggage