Family Taxi & Airport Transfer with Car Seat

Stockholm — Arlanda Airport (ARN) · City transfers · Pre-booked, certified seats

Last updated: July 2026  |  Operated by Taxibambino / Avaren Group AB, Stockholm, Sweden  |  taxibambino.com

​

Book your family airport transfer with car seat

Pre-book your Arlanda or city transfer in seconds. Choose your seat type — infant carrier, forward-facing, or booster. Fixed price, driver waiting in arrivals, flight monitored in real time.

→ Book your Stockholm transfer → taxibambino.com

 

Why Pre-Booking a Car Seat Transfer from Arlanda Matters

Most taxis queuing at Arlanda Airport carry no child car seat. The 46 km journey from Arlanda to Stockholm city centre is not a short trip — and under Swedish law, the taxi exemption for car seat rules only applies to genuinely short, occasional journeys. For a transfer of this distance, a certified seat is both the legal and the safe choice.

When you pre-book through Taxibambino, you get:

• Certified car seat in the vehicle — confirmed before your driver leaves for the airport

• Meet and greet in arrivals — driver with your name, no kerb queuing with luggage and a pram

• Flight monitoring — driver adjusts for delays automatically

• Fixed price — no meter, no surge, no surprises at journey end

• Family-sized vehicles available — minivans for larger families with multiple children

 

Swedish Car Seat Law — What Applies at Arlanda

The legal framework is set out in Transportstyrelsen's seatbelt regulations. The key rules for children in vehicles in Sweden:

• Children under 135 cm in height must use a certified child safety device — babyskydd (infant carrier), bilbarnstol (car seat), bältesstol (high-back booster), or bälteskudde (booster cushion).

• Children under 3 years must use a child safety device at all times. The only exception is short, occasional trips in a taxi — and the child may not sit in the front seat. A 46 km Arlanda transfer does not qualify as a short trip.

• Children 3 and older, under 135 cm: may use a seatbelt without a booster only for short, occasional journeys and only in the rear seat. Again, Arlanda transfers do not qualify.

• Rear-facing is recommended until at least 4 years old — often longer. This is the Swedish standard, widely followed.

• Children under 140 cm must never sit in the front seat with an active airbag, in any vehicle.

 

Source: Transportstyrelsen — Baltesregler (seatbelt rules) · Trafikverket — Barn i bil · NTF — Säker taxi

​

Getting from Arlanda Airport (ARN) with Children

Where to find your pre-booked transfer

Stockholm Arlanda Airport has two main passenger terminals:

• Terminal 5 — international arrivals (non-Schengen and Schengen long-haul). Most transatlantic and long-haul flights arrive here.

• Terminal 2 — domestic and Schengen arrivals. Scandinavian, European, and internal Swedish flights.

​

Your Taxibambino driver will meet you inside the arrivals hall of your terminal with a name sign. You do not need to find the taxi rank or queue at the kerb — this is particularly useful when travelling with a pram, infant carrier, and luggage across a busy terminal floor.

Important: only use Swedavia-contracted taxis from the rank.

​

Arlanda operates under a Swedavia agreement. Only contracted taxi companies are permitted to pick up at the official ranks outside Terminal 2 and Terminal 5. These companies operate under a maximum fare cap within the Arlanda zone (SEK 825 for 1–4 passengers). Taxis not contracted with Swedavia have no fare cap and can charge considerably more. Never accept rides from drivers who approach you inside the arrivals hall — only pre-booked drivers are permitted inside the terminal.

​

Transfer Fares from Arlanda Airport

All figures are estimates for 2025–2026. Metered taxis vary by time of day and traffic. Pre-booked fixed-price transfers avoid variability entirely.

​

Arlanda → Stockholm city centre

• Price: 500–825 SEK (approx. €45–75)

• Drive time: 35–50 minutes

• Notes: Metered fare. The maximum fixed zone fare for contracted taxis is 825 SEK.

Arlanda → Gamla Stan / Djurgården

• Price: 550–825 SEK (approx. €50–75)

• Drive time: 40–55 minutes

• Notes: Located in the southern part of central Stockholm. Travel time depends on traffic.

Arlanda → Uppsala city

• Price: 350–500 SEK (approx. €32–45)

• Drive time: 25–35 minutes

• Notes: Uppsala is around 35 km north of Arlanda Airport.

Arlanda → Sigtuna

• Price: 200–350 SEK (approx. €18–32)

• Drive time: 20–30 minutes

• Notes: Sigtuna is the closest major town to Arlanda Airport.

Pre-booked Taxibambino transfer

• Price: From 495–650 SEK (from approximately €45)

• Drive time: 35–50 minutes

Fixed price. Includes meet & greet, flight monitoring, car seat confirmed.

Fares are per vehicle, not per passenger. Pre-booked fixed prices are confirmed at the time of booking. Source: Swedavia Arlanda — taxi fares

​

Car Seat Types Available for Stockholm Transfers

Select the right seat at the time of booking. If you are unsure, provide your child's current height and weight and we will confirm the correct type.

​

Infant carrier (rear-facing)

• Child weight: Up to 13 kg

• Typical age: Newborn to approximately 15 months

• Swedish term / Notes: Babyskydd. Always rear-facing. The Nationalföreningen för trafiksäkerhetens främjande (NTF) recommends keeping children rear-facing until at least 4 years of age.

Forward-facing seat

• Child weight: 9–18 kg

• Typical age: Approximately 15 months to 4 years

• Swedish term / Notes: Bilbarnstol. Swedish safety recommendations are to keep children rear-facing for as long as possible before switching.

High-back booster

• Child weight: 15–36 kg

• Typical age: Approximately 4–11 years

• Swedish term / Notes: Bältesstol. Uses the vehicle's seatbelt. Required for children under 135 cm tall.

Booster cushion

• Child weight: 22–36 kg

• Typical age: Approximately 6–12 years

• Swedish term / Notes: Bälteskudde. Intended for older children. Required if the child is still under 135 cm tall.

All seats in the Taxibambino network meet Swedish and EU certification requirements (ECE R44/04 or ECE R129 i-Size). Availability by type subject to confirmation at booking.

Ready to book your Stockholm transfer?

Specify your terminal (T2 or T5), flight number, number of children, and seat type. We confirm your fixed price, driver details, and seat type before you travel.

→ Book your family transfer from Arlanda → taxibambino.com

 

Frequently Asked Questions

​

Do taxis at Arlanda have car seats?

Most do not carry car seats unless pre-booked. You can request a car seat at the Taxi Stockholm rank officer outside each terminal, but availability is not guaranteed. For an Arlanda transfer with a young child, pre-booking is the only reliable way to ensure a certified seat is in the vehicle when you land.

​

Is it legal to take a taxi from Arlanda without a car seat?

Only in narrow circumstances. Swedish law allows a very limited taxi exemption — for genuinely short, occasional trips — but a 46 km Arlanda to Stockholm transfer does not qualify as a short trip under Transportstyrelsen guidelines. For children under 3, a car seat is required in any vehicle for this journey. For children 3 and over (but under 135 cm), the seatbelt alone is a legal minimum for short trips only — not Arlanda transfers. A car seat is always the safer and recommended choice.

 

Which terminal at Arlanda does my flight arrive at?

Terminal 5 handles most international arrivals including Schengen and non-Schengen long-haul flights. Terminal 2 handles domestic Swedish flights and some European routes. Check your booking confirmation for the terminal number. If unsure, your driver will contact you on arrival.

​

How long does it take to get from Arlanda to Stockholm city?

Approximately 35–50 minutes under normal traffic conditions. The airport is located 46 km north of the city centre. Mornings (07:00–09:00) and late afternoons (16:00–18:30) on weekdays can extend this to 60+ minutes. Your driver will monitor traffic and use the fastest route.

​

Can I take the Arlanda Express instead?

Yes — the Arlandabanan Arlanda Express is the fastest option at 18 minutes to Stockholm Central (T-banan Centralstation). A single adult ticket costs SEK 340 (2025 rates). However, the train does not accommodate prams easily during peak hours, has limited luggage space, and requires you to fold or gate-check the pram for the journey. For families with an infant carrier, multiple bags, and a pram, a direct private transfer is usually the more practical choice.

​

Do you cover transfers from Stockholm city to Arlanda?

Yes. Taxibambino covers both directions — airport arrivals and departures. The same seat types are available for outbound transfers. Book your departure transfer the same way, specifying your Stockholm pickup address and flight time.

 

About This Page

This page was written by the Taxibambino editorial team based in Stockholm, Sweden.