Give yourself plenty of time

Due to heightened safety measures at Swedish airports following the September 11 terrorist attacks, sharp objects are not allowed in hand baggage. All such items must be placed in checked baggage.

When a sharp object is discovered in the hand baggage by a security officer, the passenger can choose to either return to the check-in counter to check in the item or throw it away. Passengers cannot leave the object with the security officer for collection upon their return.

This security restriction is applicable to all sharp objects, for example scissors, nail files, pocket knives and cork screws.

To minimise security screening delays, Swedavia would like to encourage passengers to bear these new routines in mind when they pack their suitcases – think before, not after.

Passenger information before flying
The following is general information about important things passengers should be aware of before their trip:

check-in regulations
baggage regulations
tax- and duty-free limits

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Persons with reduced mobility
Swedavia (formerly LFV) should "take steps to ensure that the needs of persons with reduced mobility are taken into account in civil aviation". LFV was entrusted with this principal task on August 1, 2000, by the Swedish government.

The underlying aim is for Swedavia to improve the conditions for persons with special needs so that they may use air travel to a greater extent. This covers those who are functionally impaired but also those who are temporarily incapacitated. Click here for more information about availability of this service at the airport.

Your passenger rights

Did you know that the EU has decided what rights passengers have when they fly? Information about these rights can be found at every airport.

Click on “Passenger rights” for more information.

This section also provides information about every Swedish airline and airport that have agreed to comply with a list of voluntary regulations devised as a complement to the legal obligations these companies are bound by. These additional obligations are aimed at improving service levels and the range of services available to passengers.

Pack properly

New EU regulations were introduced in November 2006 regarding security checks for flights departing from Swedish airports and cover domestic, EU and other international destinations. These regulations limit the quantity of fluids permitted in hand luggage.

Carrying medications

Passengers are allowed to carry prescription medications that are necessary while they are away from home in their hand baggage. But passengers should be aware that all liquid medications must be shown to the security personnel at the security checkpoint at the airport.