Arrival Day: January 12, 2026 #
7:00 AM–3:00 PM: Arrival at Arlanda Airport #
Swedish Program staff will greet you at the airport. In order to make it easier to identify you at the airport, please attach the Swedish flag luggage tag that we sent you in April to your backpack or bag.
We have arranged a private shuttle to our student housing. The shuttle will depart from Terminal 4 approximately every hour, with the first hourly shuttle leaving at 8:00 AM and the last leaving at 4:00 PM. You do not need to pay or tip anything for the ride.
Where to Go #
Your flight will land in Terminal 2 or Terminal 5. After you collect your bags, please go to Terminal 4. You can use the Arlanda Express train to travel between terminals for free, or you can walk. From Terminal 2, the walk takes about 10 minutes; from Terminal 5, the walk takes about 20 minutes.
In Terminal 4, exit to the outdoor bus terminal and go to bus stop #16. The shuttle busses are black and from the company EkmanBuss. The drivers are named Neil and Jesus.
Swedish Program staff wearing blue Swedish Program sweatshirts will be stationed inside Terminal 4 in case you need help finding the shuttle bus. If you are confused or can’t find a staff member, please don’t hesitate to email stockholm@swedishprogram.org with your location and a staff member will assist you as soon as possible. Arlanda Airport provides free WiFi.
Travel Delays #
Delays are common and no cause for panic. We will track the flight number that you provided, so you don’t need to contact us if your flight is delayed. However, if you are rebooked onto a different flight, please send your new flight number and arrival time to stockholm@swedishprogram.org as soon as possible.
If you are so delayed that you arrive after the last shuttle departs the airport at 4:00 PM, please take a taxi to your apartment. We recommend selecting a car from the company Taxi Stockholm and asking for a fixed price fare, or “fastpris” in Swedish. Tipping is not obligatory, but you may wish to tip 5-10% for assistance with your luggage. The Program will reimburse you for the cost of the ride, which is typically 600-800 SEK ($60-$80), if you email your receipt to stockholm@swedishprogram.org.
If you arrive at the apartment complex after 5:00 PM, see Late Move-In below.
Early Arrivals #
If you arrive to Stockholm before January 12 (see Early Arrival or Late Departure), please meet staff at the apartment complex during the move-in period listed below. Please send your approximate arrival time to stockholm@swedishprogram.org for planning purposes.
8:00AM–5:00PM: Apartment Move-In #
Between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, staff will meet students at the main reception area of the apartment complex. Make sure to download and activate the Boxxy App (Apartment Keys) on your phone so that you can enter the complex. Staff will provide your apartment key and show you to your apartment.
After settling in, we recommend taking a walk around the neighborhood. Fresh air and daylight are essential to overcoming jet lag! Try your first Swedish pastry at Spånga Konditori (a student favorite) or grab a few groceries from Coop or Lidl. If you plan to use a Swedish mobile phone plan, visit a brick-and-mortar store to set up your plan. Mobile operator Telia has locations in Vällingby (closest to student housing) and on Kungsgatan in the city center (closest to campus).
Late Move-In #
If you get to the apartment complex after 5:00 PM, staff will send you an email with instructions for retrieving your keys. Make sure to download and activate the Boxxy App (Apartment Keys) on your phone so that you can enter the apartment complex. Please email us at stockholm@swedishprogram.org when you arrive at your apartment so that we know you have arrived safely.
Forgot Something? #
If you need toiletries, snacks, or a phone charger, you can find them nearby at the Coop grocery store (open until 10PM) or the St1 gas station (open until midnight).
5:15 PM: Neighborhood Tour & Dinner #
Meet staff in the main reception area and receive your green SL Access card, which covers unlimited public transit in Stockholm. Staff will lead a brief neighborhood tour followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant. We strongly encourage students to attend these activities, but we understand that sometimes students don’t feel well after a long day of travel. If you decide not to attend the tour and/or dinner, please inform staff at stockholm@swedishprogram.org so that we know that you are accounted for.