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Arriving at Arlanda with Medication or Medical Devices

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Travelling with prescription medication, an oxygen concentrator, a CPAP machine or a mobility device adds a layer of planning most travellers don't need to think about — what's allowed in, what documentation helps, and making sure the vehicle that meets you can actually accommodate the equipment. Getting the official guidance right matters more here than anywhere else in your trip.

This guide points you to where the authoritative rules live and covers noting your equipment when you book, so the right car is ready without you needing to explain everything at the kerb.

Where to check the current rules

Rules on bringing prescription medication into Sweden, including any quantity limits or documentation needed for certain controlled substances, are set by Swedish authorities and can depend on the specific medication and your country of origin. The Swedish Medical Products Agency (Läkemedelsverket, lakemedelsverket.se) and Swedish Customs (Tullverket, tullverket.se) are the authoritative sources — check both if you're carrying anything beyond ordinary over-the-counter items, and do it well before you fly rather than at the border.

For a medical device — an oxygen concentrator, a CPAP machine, a wheelchair or other mobility equipment — check with your airline about their own carriage rules first, since airlines have their own requirements for battery-powered and medical devices in the cabin or hold that are separate from Swedish entry rules.

Noting it for your transfer

Tell us about mobility needs or medical equipment when you book — a wheelchair, a mobility scooter, an oxygen concentrator — so we can confirm we're sending a suitable vehicle before pickup, not discovering a mismatch once you're at the kerb with equipment that needs specific space or handling.

This is the same principle as any oversized or specific item: the more precisely you describe it in your booking notes, the more confidently we can confirm it fits, rather than you having to hope for the best on the day.

  • Check lakemedelsverket.se and tullverket.se for medication rules specific to what you're carrying
  • Check your airline's own rules for medical devices before you fly
  • Note mobility or medical equipment in your booking so a suitable vehicle is confirmed in advance

The rest of your arrival

Your pickup time follows your flight's actual landing, and free waiting time is built into every pickup — useful if getting yourself and any equipment through the terminal takes a little longer than an ordinary arrival. Your driver's name, phone number and licence plate are sent before pickup, so you know exactly who's meeting you and what car to look for.

What every Förare booking includes

The fixed price you see before booking is the price on your receipt — 6% VAT included, whole car, not per person.

  • Flight tracked — pickup follows your live arrival
  • 45 minutes free waiting, from your driver's confirmed arrival
  • No terminal fee
  • No surge pricing, ever
  • Free cancellation up to 12 hours

Questions people ask before booking

Can I bring prescription medication into Sweden?

Generally yes, but quantity limits and documentation can apply depending on the medication and where you're travelling from. Check lakemedelsverket.se and tullverket.se for the current, authoritative rules before you fly.

How do I make sure the car can fit a wheelchair or oxygen concentrator?

Tell us about it when you book, in the notes — we confirm a suitable vehicle before pickup so there's no mismatch discovered at the kerb.

Does bringing medical equipment affect the airline side of my journey?

Check your airline's own carriage rules for medical and battery-powered devices before you fly — these are set by the airline, separately from Swedish entry rules.

Will extra time getting through the terminal with equipment affect my pickup?

No — your pickup time follows your flight's actual landing, and free waiting time on the pickup allows for a bit more time than an ordinary arrival.

Is there an extra charge for a vehicle suited to mobility equipment?

The fixed price is shown before you pay once we've confirmed the right vehicle for your needs — mention it at booking so that confirmation happens before you fly.

Book your Arlanda pickup

Enter the address and you will see the price for the whole car before anything is paid. No account needed.

  • One fixed price for the whole car, 6% VAT included, shown before you pay.
  • Choose the car by passengers and luggage — every category is priced before you choose.
  • Cancel free of charge more than 12 hours before pickup, refunded in full.
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