Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport · Stockholm
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At a glance
The only lounge in the Terminal 5 non-Schengen area. Showers are available for a surcharge.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
- Aspire Lounges · SwissportUp to 3 hours before departure
- Priority Pass
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access · Star AllianceContract lounge for some Star Alliance carriers (e.g. ANA lists it); check with your airline
Cards that get you in: Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France)
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Entry and guest policy
Open to all non-Schengen departing passengers via pre-booking or walk-in (subject to space); entry up to 3 hours before scheduled departure. Children admitted with an adult holding a valid booking. Priority Pass accepted; also used by some airlines (e.g. Star Alliance carriers) for premium/elite passengers.
Location & opening hours
Stockholm Arlanda Airport · Terminal 5
Terminal 5, Pier F, airside non-Schengen area: immediately after passport control, one level up.
- Opening hours
- 7 AM – 8 PM daily
- Local time · Europe/Stockholm
Editorial ratings
14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
Quick answers
Who can get into Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen)?
Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen) lists access through Aspire Lounges (Up to 3 hours before departure), Priority Pass and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access (Contract lounge for some Star Alliance carriers (e.g. ANA lists it); check with your airline). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Open to all non-Schengen departing passengers via pre-booking or walk-in (subject to space); entry up to 3 hours before scheduled departure. Children admitted with an adult holding a valid booking. Priority Pass accepted; also used by some airlines (e.g. Star Alliance carriers) for premium/elite passengers.
What are the opening hours of Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen)?
Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen) is open 7 AM – 8 PM daily (local time, Europe/Stockholm).
Where is Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen)?
Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen) is in Terminal 5 at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Terminal 5, Pier F, airside non-Schengen area: immediately after passport control, one level up.
Does Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen) have showers and a bar?
Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen) has a full bar. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen)?
Lounge Frog rates Aspire Lounge (Non-Schengen) 3.1 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
From the news desk
Coverage
Lounge Frog guides, independent reporting, and primary sources for this lounge.
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- Swedavia
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